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Lentils

Preparation
NFS
Reported per
100 g
USDA category
Beans, peas, legumes
Record type
Survey (FNDDS)

USDA FoodData Central record 2707423, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Lentils, NFS

Per 100 g

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Calories
166 cal
Protein
8.4 g
Total fat
6.9 g
Carbohydrate
18.7 g
Fiber
7.3 g
Sugars
1.7 g

Every value above is per 100 g of lentils, nfs, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g · Lentils, NFS

Nutrition Facts for Lentils, NFS, per 100 g
Calories166
Total Fat6.9g9% DV
Saturated Fat0.9g5% DV
Total Carbohydrate18.7g7% DV
Dietary Fiber7.3g26% DV
Total Sugars1.7g
Protein8.4g17% DV
Sodium218mg9% DV
Calcium18mg1% DV
Iron3.1mg17% DV
Folate160mcg40% DV
Vitamin C1.3mg1% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Lentils, NFS.

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These numbers are USDA FoodData Central record 2707423 (Survey (FNDDS)), last refreshed into our copy on Mar 22, 2026. They are reported per 100 g so every record here compares on the same footing, with no grades, no composite scores, and no editorial math on top.

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