Calories in Lentils, cooked
Per 1 cup, 198 g
Lentils, cooked have 230 calories per 1 cup, 198 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 17.9 g of protein, 40.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.8 g of fat and 15.6 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 116 calories and 9.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as high in protein, high in fibre, fat free and low energy density. Protein and fibre in the same food — one of the best-value entries on this list.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 198 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | 116 kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 9.0 g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 20.2 g | 15% |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 15.6 g | 7.9 g | 52% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about lentils, cooked
How many calories are in lentils, cooked?
Lentils, cooked have 230 calories per 1 cup, 198 g, which is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of lentils, cooked?
100 g of lentils, cooked contains 116 calories.
How much protein is in lentils, cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 198 g provides 17.9 g of protein — 9.0 g per 100 g, or 36% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in lentils, cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 198 g contains 40.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 15.6 g is fibre.
What are lentils, cooked a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, lentils, cooked qualify as high in protein, high in fibre, fat free and low energy density. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. 6 g or more of fibre per 100 g. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.