Calories in 3 Oz of Raw Lentils
3 oz of raw lentils (85 g) has 299 calories. That is 15% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 21 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 54 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 3% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of raw lentils has 200 and 4 oz of raw lentils has 399 calories. Burning 299 calories takes about 53 minutes of brisk walking or 24 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 3 oz of raw lentils?
3 oz of raw lentils weighs about 85 g and has 299 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of raw lentils?
3 oz of raw lentils has 21 g of protein, which is 42% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of raw lentils?
3 oz of raw lentils has 54 g of carbohydrates, including 9.1 g of fiber and 1.7 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.