Lentil, dried, boiled, drained
Small, lens-shaped, edible pulse with a red/orange, dusty green/brown or black/grey colour, cooked by boiling in unsalted water then draining.
Source: Recipe
Per 100g of edible portion
- Energy
- 385kJ
- Protein
- 7.3g
- Fat, total
- 0.50g
- Total dietary fibre
- 4.1g
- Total sugars
- 0.50g
- Sodium
- 1.0mg
Nutrition by serving size
One standard serve is 75 g: 5.5 g protein, 3.1 g fibre, 289 kJ. Choose another measure or enter grams.
Measure source: Australian Dietary Guidelines serve (FSANZ AUSNUT 2023).
| Nutrient | In 75 g | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 289 kJ (69 kcal) | 385 kJ |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0.07 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 11.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.6 mg |
Protein relative to energy: 1.9 g per 100 kJ. This ratio is the same at any amount.
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in lentil?
Lentil, dried, boiled, drained contains approximately 92 calories (385 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in lentil?
There are 7.3g of protein per 100g of lentil, dried, boiled, drained.
How much sugar is in lentil?
Lentil, dried, boiled, drained contains 0.5g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
How much fat is in lentil?
Lentil, dried, boiled, drained has 0.5g of total fat per 100g.
Is lentil high in fibre?
Lentil, dried, boiled, drained is a source of dietary fibre, providing 4.1g per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
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Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 385 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 346 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 74.4 g |
| Protein | 7.3 g |
| Nitrogen | 1.2 g |
| Fat, total | 0.50 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 4.1 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 11.9 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 11.9 g |
Carbohydrates
6 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total sugars | 0.50 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 11.4 g |
| Inulin | 0.80 g |
| Resistant starch | 0.80 g |
Minerals
12 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 15.0 mg |
| Iodine | 0 ug |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 66.0 mg |
| Potassium | 144 mg |
| Selenium | 2.4 ug |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 1.0 ug |
| Cystine plus cysteine | 80.0 mg |
Vitamins
21 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Beta-carotene | 6.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 6.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.0030 mg |
| Niacin | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 0.89 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 1.4 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.07 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 14.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 14.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 14.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.20 mg |
Fatty Acids
10 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0.07 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.10 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0.20 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.05 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.25 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
17 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alanine | 319 mg |
| Arginine | 637 mg |
| Aspartic acid | 851 mg |
| Glutamic acid | 1,213 mg |
| Glycine | 310 mg |
| Histidine | 198 mg |
| Isoleucine | 351 mg |
| Leucine | 560 mg |
| Lysine | 529 mg |
| Methionine | 65.0 mg |
| Phenylalanine | 383 mg |
| Proline | 267 mg |
| Serine | 418 mg |
| Threonine | 324 mg |
| Tyrosine | 233 mg |
| Tryptophan | 52.0 mg |
| Valine | 402 mg |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 0.60 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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Source and method
Nutrient values: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, per 100 g of edible portion. Standard serves and household measures: AUSNUT 2023 food measures and Australian Dietary Guidelines profiles. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Portion values on this site are calculated from the per 100 g figures.
Food key: F005177. Derivation of the nutrient profile: Recipe.