Red Lentils Nutrition Facts (per 100g) — Calories, Macros & Vitamins

Nutrient density 8.5GI LowStaple food

Macronutrients

Calories116 kcal 6% DV

Protein9.0 g 18% DV

Carbohydrates20 g 7% DV

Fat0.4 g 1% DV

Fiber7.9 g 28% DV

Total sugars1.8 g no %DV*

Sodium2.0 mg 0% DV

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A2.0 µg 0%

Vitamin C1.5 mg 2%

Vitamin D0.0 µg 0%

Vitamin E0.11 mg 1%

Vitamin K1.7 µg 1%

Thiamin B10.17 mg 14%

Riboflavin B20.07 mg 5%

Niacin B31.1 mg 7%

Vitamin B60.18 mg 11%

Folate B9181 µg 45%

Vitamin B120.0 µg 0%

Calcium19 mg 1%

Iron3.3 mg 18%

Magnesium36 mg 9%

Phosphorus180 mg 14%

Potassium369 mg 8%

Zinc1.3 mg 12%

Selenium2.8 µg 5%

Common serving sizes

Serving	Weight
1 cup cooked	198 g

What it supports in your body

Blood Pressure Systolic — Potassium helps regulate blood pressure

Serum Iron — Iron supports hemoglobin and oxygen transport

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Best timing around exercise

Main meals, NOT pre-workout (fiber causes GI distress during exercise). Great post-workout protein source

More legumes

Soybeans Black Lentils (Beluga)Brown Lentils Edamame Green Lentils Tempeh Black Beans Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Educational reference only. Values are per 100 g from the app's reference database; % Daily Value uses the FDA 2,000-calorie reference. Not medical or dietary advice. See our full disclaimer.

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