Lentils
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
166
Density
1.66kcal/g
Protein / 100g
8.4g
Carbs / 100g
18.7g
Fat / 100g
6.9g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Lentils has 1.66 calories per gram (166 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Portion | 92 g | 153 |
| Cup | 185 g | 307 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 166 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein8.4 g / 100 g20% of calories
- Carbs18.7 g / 100 g44% of calories
- Fat6.9 g / 100 g36% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Lentils is 5.4× less dense than Olive Oil (1.66 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about lentils
- How many calories are in 100 grams of lentils?
- Lentils contains 166 calories per 100 g, along with 8.4 g of protein, 18.7 g of carbohydrates, and 6.9 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of lentils?
- Lentils has a calorie density of 1.66 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one portion of lentils?
- One portion of Lentils weighs about 92 g and provides roughly 153 calories.