Calories in 5g of Raw Lentils

5g of raw lentils (5 g) has 18 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 3.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 3% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 10g of raw lentils has 35 calories. Burning 18 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Lentils Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

18cal

in 5g of raw lentils (5 g)

Protein1.2 g27% of calories

Fat0.1 g3% of calories

Carbs3.2 g70% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Raw Lentils calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	18	1.2 g	0.1 g	3.2 g
1 tbsp	12 g	42	3 g	0.1 g	7.6 g
1 oz	28 g	100	7 g	0.3 g	18 g
1/2 cup	96 g	338	24 g	1 g	61 g
100g	100 g	352	25 g	1.1 g	63 g
4 oz	113 g	399	28 g	1.2 g	72 g
1 cup	192 g	676	47 g	2 g	122 g

Raw 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

Raw Lentils: common questions

How many calories are in 5g of raw lentils?

5g of raw lentils weighs about 5 g and has 18 calories.

How much protein is in 5g of raw lentils?

5g of raw lentils has 1.2 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 5g of raw lentils?

5g of raw lentils has 3.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.1 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.

More about raw lentils

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172420. Original description: Lentils, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.