🫘 Black Lentils has 115 calories per 100 g — 228 in 1 cup, cooked
Proteins · Serving: 1 cup, cooked (198 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1 cup, cooked)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (198 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 228 kcal | 5.8% |
| Protein | 9 g | 17.8 g | 18% |
| Carbs | 20 g | 39.6 g | 7.3% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 0.5% |
| Fibre | 8 g | 15.8 g | 28.6% |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 3.6 g | 3.6% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4.0 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 732.6 mg | 7.9% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 39.6 mg | 1.5% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 6.7 mg | 18.9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 3.0 mg | 1.7% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Black Lentils healthy?
With 115 calories and 9g protein per 100 g, Black Lentils sits in the mid-range range for everyday foods. It is also a good source of fibre (8g per 100 g). As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 115 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 cup, cooked contributes 228 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 9g protein per 100 g (17.8g per serving) — a modest protein source; pair it with a higher-protein food if protein is your priority.
- Lower-carb eating: 20g carbs per 100 g — worth counting if you track carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Black Lentils (115 kcal / 100 g): Lentils (cooked) has 116 kcal per 100 g. Red Lentils has 116 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Black Lentils?
Black Lentils has 115 calories per 100 g, and 228 calories in 1 cup, cooked (198 g).
How much protein is in Black Lentils?
9g protein per 100 g, or 17.8g per serving.
How much sugar is in Black Lentils?
1.8g sugar per 100 g, or 3.6g per serving.
What is a serving of Black Lentils?
On this page, a serving is 1 cup, cooked (198 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.