How many calories in
lentils?
Cooked lentils are 116 calories per 100g, with 18g of protein and 16g of fiber per cup. Per protein-per-calorie, they're one of the strongest plant options. Red lentils break down quickly and work in dals; green and brown hold their shape for salads.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical lentils serving translates in your tracker:
What 116 calories means.
Balanced — lentils sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Lentils vs. similar foods.
How lentils stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in lentils?
Lentils has approximately 116 calories per 100g (cooked). A typical serving — 1 cup, cooked (198g) — comes in at 230 calories.
How much protein is in lentils?
9g of protein per 100g (cooked). That puts lentils at roughly 7.8g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other legumes sources.
How do I log lentils accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is lentils good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Lentils sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.