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Nutritional Profile of Raw Lentils - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 68 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Lentils.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Serine (Amino Acids)
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 great (Top 10) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- Pantothenic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Maltose (Carbohydrates)
- Fructose (Carbohydrates)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Lentils
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 Raw Lentils
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 Raw Lentils
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 Raw Lentils
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 Raw Lentils
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 Raw Lentils
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: Raw Lentils
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
| Carbohydrates (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 63.4 g | 18 g | 6 | 359 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.7 g | 3 g | 29 | 140 |
| Fructose | 270 mg | 76.5 mg | 5 | 376 |
| Maltose | 300 mg | 85 mg | 3 | 184 |
| Starch | 49.9 g | 14.1 g | 1 | 73 |
| Sucrose | 1.5 g | 416.7 mg | 15 | 323 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 2 g | 575.5 mg | 130 | 1473 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 193 mg | 54.7 mg | 255 | 2653 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 526 mg | 149.1 mg | 247 | 1989 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 154 mg | 43.7 mg | 266 | 2653 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.1 g | 300.5 mg | 276 | 1642 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 89 | 1147 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 136 mg | 38.6 mg | 259 | 2140 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 222 | 1676 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 184 mg | 52.2 mg | 242 | 2632 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 85 | 980 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 72 | 468 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 414 mg | 117.4 mg | 209 | 1980 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 189 | 844 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1 g | 292 mg | 24 | 148 |
| Arginine | 1.9 g | 538.6 mg | 28 | 121 |
| Aspartic Acid | 2.7 g | 771.1 mg | 37 | 117 |
| Cystine | 322 mg | 91.3 mg | 25 | 174 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 40 | 260 |
| Glycine | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 30 | 159 |
| Histidine | 693 mg | 196.5 mg | 25 | 352 |
| Isoleucine | 1.1 g | 300.5 mg | 22 | 106 |
| Leucine | 1.8 g | 507.5 mg | 30 | 166 |
| Lysine | 1.7 g | 487.6 mg | 16 | 183 |
| Methionine | 210 mg | 59.5 mg | 54 | 740 |
| Phenylalanine | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 34 | 78 |
| Proline | 1 g | 292 mg | 35 | 165 |
| Serine | 1.1 g | 323.2 mg | 36 | 98 |
| Threonine | 882 mg | 250 mg | 37 | 215 |
| Tryptophan | 221 mg | 62.7 mg | 47 | 244 |
| Tyrosine | 658 mg | 186.5 mg | 43 | 414 |
| Valine | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 21 | 114 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 7 g | 36 | 256 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 479 µg | 135.8 µg | 12 | 119 |
| Folate, food | 479 µg | 135.8 µg | 11 | 24 |
| Folate, total | 479 µg | 135.8 µg | 11 | 81 |
| Niacin | 2.6 mg | 737.1 µg | 52 | 1161 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.1 mg | 606.7 µg | 2 | 136 |
| Riboflavin | 211 µg | 59.8 µg | 55 | 600 |
| Thiamin | 873 µg | 247.5 µg | 17 | 145 |
| Vitamin B6 | 540 µg | 153.1 µg | 23 | 443 |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 1.3 mg | 38 | 578 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 490 µg | 138.9 µg | 116 | 594 |
| beta-Carotene | 23 µg | 6.5 µg | 82 | 1143 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 4.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 10 | 194 |
| Phylloquinone | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 110 | 874 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 39 IU | 11.1 IU | 37 | 999 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 55 | 711 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 133 | 512 |
| Copper, Cu | 754 µg | 213.8 µg | 65 | 247 |
| Iron, Fe | 6.5 mg | 1.8 mg | 34 | 322 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 90 | 280 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.4 mg | 394.1 µg | 52 | 235 |
| Phosphorus, P | 281 mg | 79.7 mg | 80 | 383 |
| Potassium, K | 677 mg | 191.9 mg | 63 | 256 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 110 | 698 |
| Sodium, Na | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 246 | 1148 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.3 mg | 927 µg | 45 | 586 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 96.4 mg | 27.3 mg | 14 | 203 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 8.3 g | 2.3 g | 321 | 2255 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.7 g | 768.3 mg | 65 | 389 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 352 kcal | 99.8 kcal | 39 | 336 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,470 kj | 416.7 kj | 30 | 159 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Lentils
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 12.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| Cup | 192.0 g | 6.8 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 |
(Not Further Specified) | 39 |
(Pink Or Red) | 69 |
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