1 cup (250 g) has about 260 calories.
Lentils are healthy, but the tempering of oil, ghee, and fried spices poured on top quietly doubles the fat you'd expect.
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
About 19% of the calories come from protein, 47% from carbs and 35% from fat. That works out to about 104 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (250 g) | 260 kcal | 12 g | 30 g | 10 g |
| 100 g | 104 kcal | 4.8 g | 12 g | 4 g |
| 200 g | 208 kcal | 9.6 g | 24 g | 8 g |
| Half serving | 130 kcal | 6 g | 15 g | 5 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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