Calories in 500g of Dry Lentils

500g of dry lentils (500 g) has 1801 calories. That is 90% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 118 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 311 g of carbohydrates, a split of 26% protein, 5% fat and 69% carbs. For comparison, 300g of dry lentils has 1081 calories. Burning 1801 calories takes about 322 minutes of brisk walking or 145 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Dry Lentils Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

1801cal

in 500g of dry lentils (500 g)

Protein118 g26% of calories

Fat9.6 g5% of calories

Carbs311 g69% of calories

90% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Dry Lentils calories by serving size

Common amounts of dry lentils with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	180	12 g	1 g	31 g
100g	100 g	360	24 g	1.9 g	62 g
4 oz	113 g	409	27 g	2.2 g	71 g
200g	200 g	721	47 g	3.9 g	124 g
500g	500 g	1801	118 g	9.6 g	311 g

Dry Lentils vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other beans and legumes.

Dry Lentils360

Raw Pink or Red Lentils358

Raw Lentils352

Canned Lentils166

Firm Tofu144

Boiled Lentils116

Dried Lentils115

Dry Lentils: common questions

How many calories are in 500g of dry lentils?

500g of dry lentils weighs about 500 g and has 1801 calories.

How much protein is in 500g of dry lentils?

500g of dry lentils has 118 g of protein, which is 236% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 500g of dry lentils?

500g of dry lentils has 311 g of carbohydrates.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods. FDC ID 2644283. Original description: Lentils, dry. Portion weights are USDA household measures.