Brown Lentils
Brown lentils provide a rich source of protein and dietary fiber, supporting a balanced and satisfying diet. They offer notable amounts of iron, potassium, and magnesium, which contribute to energy metabolism and muscle function. Low in saturated fat, they make a light yet nourishing addition to meals. Their vitamin B6 and folate content further promotes healthy cellular processes.
Macro Impact
A Serving (50 g) of Brown Lentils contains 170 calories, 12.6 g of protein, 30.1 g of carbohydrates, and 1 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 170 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace30 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace43 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort22 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort16 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace22 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)16 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (50 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates30.1 / 313 g(10%)
- Dietary Fiber5.6 / 38 g(15%)
- Soluble Fiber1.8 g
- Insoluble Fiber3.9 g
- Total Sugars0.6 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates22.3 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat1 / 83 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat0.1 / 25 g(0%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.05 g
- Omega-60.65 g
- Omega-90.2 g
- Oleic Acid0.2 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0.65 g
- Myristic Acid0 g
- Palmitic Acid0 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.05 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein12.6 / 56 g(22%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.95 g
- Serine0.7 g
- Valine0.6 g
- Alanine0.6 g
- Cystine0 g
- Cysteine0.1 g
- Proline0.35 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.9 g
- Histidine0.3 g
- Threonine0.5 g
- Isoleucine0.5 g
- Methionine0.15 g
- Tryptophan0.15 g
- Glutamic Acid2 g
- Aspartic Acid1.3 g
- Phenylalanine0.6 g
- Glycine0.35 g
- Leucine0.9 g
- Tyrosine0.35 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.06 / 15 mg(0%)
- Vitamin K1.5 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.27 / 1.3 mg(21%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.44 / 1.2 mg(36%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.1 / 1.3 mg(8%)
- Niacin (B3)1.3 / 16 mg(8%)
- Folate239.5 / 400 ug(60%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.65 / 5 mg(13%)
- Biotin5 / 30 ug(17%)
- Choline48.2 / 550 mg(9%)
Minerals
- Calcium35.1 / 1,000 mg(4%)
- Iron3.3 / 8 mg(41%)
- Magnesium23.5 / 420 mg(6%)
- Phosphorus186.5 / 700 mg(27%)
- Potassium338.5 / 3,400 mg(10%)
- Sodium0.65 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc1.3 / 11 mg(11%)
- Copper0.25 / 0.9 mg(28%)
- Manganese0.5 / 2.3 mg(22%)
- Selenium4.1 / 55 ug(7%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water5.1 / 3,700 g(0%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
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