Yellow Lentils
Yellow lentils are a rich source of plant-based protein and provide a high amount of dietary fiber, supporting digestive health. They are naturally low in saturated fat, making them a light yet nutrient-dense choice. These lentils offer significant minerals including iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, essential for various bodily processes. They also contain important vitamins such as B6, K, and a notable amount of folate, which contribute to metabolic functions and overall wellness.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (48 g) of Yellow Lentils contains 169 calories, 12.5 g of protein, 29.8 g of carbohydrates, and 0.48 g of fat.
- Protein
- 12.5 g29%
- Carbs
- 29.8 g69%
- Fat
- 0.5 g2%
of calories
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Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (48 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates29.8 / 313 g(10%)
- Dietary Fiber5.3 / 38 g(14%)
- Soluble Fiber1.7 g
- Insoluble Fiber3.6 g
- Total Sugars0.96 g
Fats
- Total Fat0.48 / 83 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat0.05 / 25 g(0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.29 g
- Omega-30.07 g
- Omega-60.22 g
- Omega-90.1 g
- Oleic Acid0.1 g
- Linoleic Acid0.22 g
- Palmitic Acid0.05 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.07 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.01 g
Protein
- Protein12.5 / 56 g(22%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine1.1 g
- Serine0.58 g
- Valine0.72 g
- Alanine0.53 g
- Cystine0.05 g
- Cysteine0.12 g
- Proline0.45 g
- Arginine0.86 g
- Histidine0.41 g
- Threonine0.59 g
- Isoleucine0.7 g
- Methionine0.11 g
- Tryptophan0.21 g
- Glutamic Acid2.3 g
- Aspartic Acid1.7 g
- Phenylalanine0.81 g
- Glycine0.5 g
- Leucine0.91 g
- Tyrosine0.5 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin E0.24 / 15 mg(2%)
- Vitamin K1.9 / 120 ug(2%)
- Vitamin B60.24 / 1.3 mg(18%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.42 / 1.2 mg(35%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.1 / 1.3 mg(7%)
- Niacin (B3)1 / 16 mg(6%)
- Folate229.9 / 400 ug(57%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.48 / 5 mg(10%)
- Biotin3.8 / 30 ug(13%)
- Choline19.2 / 550 mg(3%)
Minerals
- Calcium16.8 / 1,000 mg(2%)
- Iron3.8 / 8 mg(48%)
- Magnesium22.6 / 420 mg(5%)
- Phosphorus86.4 / 700 mg(12%)
- Potassium458.4 / 3,400 mg(13%)
- Sodium2.9 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc1.2 / 11 mg(11%)
- Copper0.24 / 0.9 mg(27%)
- Manganese0.51 / 2.3 mg(22%)
- Selenium1.3 / 55 ug(2%)
- Chromium2.4 / 35 ug(7%)
- Molybdenum71 / 45 ug(158%)
Other
- Water4.8 / 3,700 g(0%)
Sources
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