Calories in Red Lentils (boiled)
Red Lentils (boiled) has about 230 calories per 1 cup (198 g), or 116 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 17.9 g protein, 39.8 g carbs and 0.8 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 cup (198 g) | 100 g (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 230 kcal | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 17.9 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g | 39.8 g | 20.1 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | 15.6 g | 7.9 g |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 3.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4 mg | 2 mg |
About Red Lentils (boiled)
Boiled lentils without any tarka are only 115 kcal per 100 g with 9 g protein and 8 g fibre. This is the base number for daal before the oil goes in.
Tip: If you want to know what your daal costs, it is this number plus whatever oil went into the tarka.
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- Brisk walking51 min
- Running21 min
- Cycling29 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in red lentils (boiled)?+
About 230 kcal per 1 cup (198 g), or 116 kcal per 100 g. Lean plant protein; the tarka is the variable.
How many calories in 100 g of red lentils (boiled)?+
100 g (100 g) is roughly 116 kcal with 9 g protein, 20.1 g carbs and 0.4 g fat.
Is red lentils (boiled) high in protein?+
Yes — 1 cup gives about 17.9 g protein for 230 kcal, which is 31% of its calories from protein.
Is red lentils (boiled) good for weight loss?+
Red Lentils (boiled) is moderate in calories (116 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 198 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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