Vegetables · Nutrition facts

Red Lentils

311 kcal per 100 g, with 25.6 g protein, 51.2 g carbs and 1.8 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Serving: 1 raw serving (100 g)
High proteinHigh fiberPotassium
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Red LentilsNutri-Score ACompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

311 kcal
Calories
16% of a 2000 kcal day
25.6 g
Protein
32% of calories
51.2 g
Carbs
63% of calories
1.8 g
Fat
5% of calories
Macro split
Protein 32%Carbs 63%Fat 5%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber11g39% DV
Sugar1g
Potassium350mg7% DV
Iron2.9mg16% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN, unverified): 00447904 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Red Lentils?

Red Lentils by Sainsbury's has 311 kcal per 100 g. One serving (100 g) is about 311 kcal.

How much protein is in Red Lentils?

Red Lentils contains 25.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 25.6 g per 100 g serving.

Is Red Lentils a good source of protein?

Yes — 25.6 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 32% of its calories. That makes it an excellent protein source.

Is Red Lentils low in sugar?

Yes — only 1 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 51.2 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Is Red Lentils a good source of fiber?

It provides 11 g of fiber per 100 g — 39% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Why does Red Lentils have a Nutri-Score of A?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. It collects almost no negative points (low sugar, saturated fat and sodium); points in favor come from fiber (11 g), protein (25.6 g). Overall that places it in band A.

How much Red Lentils is 100 calories?

About 32 g of Red Lentils equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Is Red Lentils a good source of iron?

It is a moderate source: 2.9 mg per 100 g, about 16% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 32%.

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