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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Lentils Raw"
| Food Name: Lentils Raw | |
| Food Group: Beans and Lentils | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 352 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 25 | Carbohydrates (g): 63 |
| Sugars (g): 2 | Fiber (g): 11 |
| Net Carbs (g): 53 | Water (g): 8 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 193 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 526 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 112 | Omega-6 (mg): 414 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 39 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 5 | Vitamin K (mcg): 5 |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 2 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 479 | Food Folate (mcg): 479 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 479 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 35 | Iron (mg): 7 |
| Magnesium (mg): 47 | Phosphorus (mg): 281 |
| Potassium (mg): 677 | Sodium (mg): 6 |
| Zinc (mg): 3 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 221 | Threonine (mg): 882 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1065 | Leucine (mg): 1786 |
| Lysine (mg): 1720 | Methionine (mg): 210 |
| Cystine (mg): 322 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1215 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 658 | Valine (mg): 1223 |
| Arginine (mg): 1903 | Histidine (mg): 693 |
| Alanine (mg): 1029 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2725 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3819 | Glycine (mg): 1002 |
| Proline (mg): 1029 | Serine (mg): 1136 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 96 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 23 |
| PRAL Score: 6 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 1 | Starch (g): 50 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Lentils Raw
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Lentils Raw'?
100 grams of 'Lentils Raw' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 25g (around 50% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 63g (around 23% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Lentils Raw'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Lentils Raw' provides around 352 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 18% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Lentils Raw' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Lentils Raw' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 25g protein, 63g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Lentils Raw' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Lentils Raw' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 7 mg (39% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 281 mg (22% DV).
'Lentils Raw' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 35 mg (3% DV),
Potassium (mg): 677 mg (14% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 47 mg (11% DV),
Sodium (mg): 6 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Lentils Raw in significant amounts?
'Lentils Raw' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 2 mg (40% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 479 mcg (120% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 479 mcg (120% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 479 mcg (120% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV).
'Lentils Raw' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 39 IU (1% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 5 mg (6% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 5 mcg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Lentils Raw' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Lentils Raw' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.