Red Lentils Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Red Lentils benefits and place in a balanced diet

• A 100 g portion provides approximately 358 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
• Its approximately 7.8 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
• Its approximately 10.8 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
• About 1.7 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
• Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
• About 0.403 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
• About 0.51 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
• About 48 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
• About 668 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
• About 59 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
• About 7.4 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
• No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of red lentils depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.

Red Lentils nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

How many calories are in Red Lentils?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 358 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 358 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Red Lentils in the kitchen

Red Lentils can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.