USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Lentils (cooked)?
Per 100g, Lentils (cooked) has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 15/100. Its strongest contributions are Folate, Iron, Phosphorus. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
15/100
10 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 cup (198g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 18 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 40 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 8 g | 16 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 731 mg |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 38 mg |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 6.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 71 mg |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 181 µg | 358 µg |
Where Lentils (cooked) contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Folate
91%
181 µg per 100g
Iron
38%
3.3 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
33%
180 mg per 100g
Fiber
26%
8 g per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
2 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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