Lentils Pink or Red (Raw)
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A 100g serving covers 145% of the daily recommended Copper, making Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) stands out for its lean protein profile — 23.9g of protein with only 2.2g of fat per 100g. Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) packs 358 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. With only 7mg of sodium, Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) provides 10.8g of dietary fiber per 100g (39% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 13 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein26%23.9 g
- Fat5%2.2 g
- Carbs69%63.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 7.8 | G |
| Energy | 358 | KCAL |
| Protein | 23.9 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.2 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 63.1 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.8 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.7 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.51 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.5 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.40 | MG |
| Folate, total | 204 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 48.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 7.4 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 59.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 294 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 668 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 7.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.6 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 1.3 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.7 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0 | UG |
| Energy | 1498 | kJ |
| Ash | 3.0 | G |
| Starch | 47.6 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.35 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 204 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 204 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 35.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 58.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.38 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.001 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.002 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.003 | G |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.003 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.28 | G |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.004 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.04 | G |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.50 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.49 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.89 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.25 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Phytosterols | 57.0 | MG |
| Stigmasterol | 4.0 | MG |
| Campesterol | 6.0 | MG |
| Beta-sitosterol | 47.0 | MG |
| Tryptophan | 0.22 | G |
| Threonine | 0.90 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.1 | G |
| Leucine | 1.8 | G |
| Lysine | 1.7 | G |
| Methionine | 0.21 | G |
| Cystine | 0.33 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.2 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.67 | G |
| Valine | 1.2 | G |
| Arginine | 1.9 | G |
| Histidine | 0.70 | G |
| Alanine | 1.0 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.8 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 3.9 | G |
| Glycine | 1.0 | G |
| Proline | 1.0 | G |
| Serine | 1.1 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup (192g) | 687 | 45.9g | 4.2g | 121.2g |
Scaled from Lentils Pink or Red (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (48% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) is a excellent source of Iron (41% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) is a excellent source of Fiber (39% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) is a excellent source of Zinc (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) is a good source of Potassium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
Dietary Considerations
With 668mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Lentils Pink or Red (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 7mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
The high fiber (10.8g) and low fat profile makes Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.
Lentils Pink or Red (Raw) provides 7.4mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Fiber: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 174284.
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