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Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Lentil, whole, dried

Pulses 313 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Lentil, whole, dried provides 313 kcal (1,320 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of dietary fibre (23.2 g), folate (150 µg) and iron (8 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Pulses” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

Lentil, whole, dried

The essentials for 100 g

Protein24.4 g 49%
Fat1.5 g 2%
Carbohydrates38.8 g 15%
Dietary fibre23.2 g 77%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy313 kcal (1,320 kJ)C16%
Protein24.4 gA49%
Fat1.5 gA2%
of which saturated fat0.2 gA1%
of which polyunsaturated0.6 gAn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates38.8 gE15%
of which sugars1.3 gA1%
Dietary fibre23.2 gA77%
Water9.7 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium57 mgA7%
Iron8 mgA57%
Magnesium96 mgA26%
Phosphorus400 mgA57%
Potassium860 mgA43%
Sodium2 mgA0%
Zinc3.6 mgA36%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C7 mgA7%
Folate150 µgA75%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein49%
Fat2%
Carbohydrates15%
Dietary fibre77%
Folate75%
Iron57%
Phosphorus57%
Potassium43%
Zinc36%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Common bean (all types), mature seed, dried+ 3.5 g± 0 g+ 8 kcal
vs Chickpea, dried+ 5.8 g− 3.4 g− 25 kcal
vs Pea, mature seed, split, dried+ 3.1 g− 0.2 g− 18 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Lentil, whole, dried?
100 g of Lentil, whole, dried provides 313 kcal, i.e. 1,320 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Lentil, whole, dried?
100 g provides 24.4 g of protein, i.e. 49% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Lentil, whole, dried?
100 g contains 1.5 g of fat, of which 0.2 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Lentil, whole, dried” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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