Legumes & beans

Lentils, raw

FDC 172420cup (192 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 70 · +7 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Lentils, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 70 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 21 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (49% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (38% DV), an excellent source of iron (36% DV). Most of its 352 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 24.6 g · 27%Carb 63.4 g · 70%Fat 1.1 g · 3%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories352 kcal18%
Total fat1.1 g1%
Saturated fat0.15 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium6 mg0%
Carbohydrate63 g23%
Dietary fiber11 g38%
Sugars2 g
Protein25 g49%
Potassium677 mg14%
Calcium35 mg3%
Iron6.5 mg36%
Magnesium47 mg11%
Vitamin C4.5 mg5%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.49 mg3%

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FDC 172420

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein49% DV
Dietary fiber38% DV
Iron36% DV
Potassium14% DV
Magnesium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density70 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g25 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g11 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g6 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

PapadDensity 73 vs 70Refried beans, canned, fat-freeDensity 74 vs 70Beans, liquid from stewed kidney beansDensity 79 vs 70

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