USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Red Lentils?
Per 100g, Red Lentils has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 25/100. 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
25/100
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 a 60g dry portion (60g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per a 60g dry portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 358 kcal | 215 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 14 g |
| Carbs | 63 g | 38 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 11 g | 6 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 401 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 29 mg |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 4.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 59 mg | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 204 µg | 122 µg |
Where Red Lentils contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Folate
100%
204 µg per 100g
Iron
85%
7.4 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
53%
294 mg per 100g
Vitamin B1
51%
0.51 mg per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
7 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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