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Nutritional Profile of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
We got 39 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Lentils (Not Further Specified).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for four additional nutrients:
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Legumes and Legume Products) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for one nutrient:
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Lentils (Not Further Specified)
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 18.7 g | 5.3 g | 163 | 1182 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.3 g | 2.1 g | 59 | 175 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.7 g | 473.4 mg | 149 | 1509 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.8 g | 788.1 mg | 94 | 1390 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.8 g | 805.1 mg | 97 | 937 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 939 mg | 266.2 mg | 144 | 1927 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.9 g | 1.9 g | 113 | 1063 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 91 | 1149 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 676 mg | 191.6 mg | 143 | 1610 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 213 mg | 60.4 mg | 139 | 1478 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.7 g | 773.9 mg | 87 | 1350 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 65 | 959 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 50 | 446 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.5 g | 703.1 mg | 88 | 909 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 364 mg | 103.2 mg | 78 | 592 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 2.4 g | 151 | 784 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 60 | 295 |
| Folate, food | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 58 | 131 |
| Folate, total | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 60 | 223 |
| Niacin | 936 µg | 265.4 µg | 109 | 1629 |
| Riboflavin | 64 µg | 18.1 µg | 137 | 747 |
| Thiamin | 149 µg | 42.2 µg | 128 | 735 |
| Vitamin B6 | 157 µg | 44.5 µg | 123 | 824 |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 368.5 µg | 68 | 610 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 860 µg | 243.8 µg | 89 | 557 |
| beta-Carotene | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 97 | 1161 |
| Phylloquinone | 9.2 µg | 2.6 µg | 88 | 830 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 150 | 531 |
| Copper, Cu | 233 µg | 66.1 µg | 153 | 616 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.1 mg | 881.7 µg | 95 | 610 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 104 | 303 |
| Phosphorus, P | 167 mg | 47.3 mg | 114 | 497 |
| Potassium, K | 343 mg | 97.2 mg | 153 | 555 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.6 µg | 0.7 µg | 86 | 668 |
| Sodium, Na | 218 mg | 61.8 mg | 159 | 931 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 mg | 334.5 µg | 110 | 795 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 30.4 mg | 8.6 mg | 131 | 852 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 64.7 g | 18.3 g | 193 | 1204 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 165 kcal | 46.8 kcal | 109 | 523 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Lentils (Not Further Specified)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 185.0 g | 6.5 oz |
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| Dry Lentils | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Animal Fat Or Meat Drippings) | 45 |
(Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Made With Oil) | 39 |
(Made Without Fat) | 39 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 39 |
| Lentils | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Mature Seeds) | 62 |
(Without Salt, Mature Seeds) | 62 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 39 |
(From Canned) | 39 |
| 68 | |
(Pink Or Red) | 69 |
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