Calories in 1 Cup of Raw Lentils
1 cup of raw lentils (192 g) has 676 calories. That is 34% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 47 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 122 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 3% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of raw lentils has 507 and 1 1/2 cups of raw lentils has 1014 calories. Burning 676 calories takes about 121 minutes of brisk walking or 55 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Raw Lentils: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of raw lentils?
1 cup of raw lentils weighs about 192 g and has 676 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of raw lentils?
1 cup of raw lentils has 47 g of protein, which is 95% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of raw lentils?
1 cup of raw lentils has 122 g of carbohydrates, including 21 g of fiber and 3.9 g of sugars.
How much raw lentils is 100 calories?
100 calories of raw lentils is 28 g, about 2 1/2 tbsp of raw lentils.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172420. Original description: Lentils, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.