What is Lentils? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lentils?

Lentils are a legume with numerous varieties and four main colors: brown, green, red and yellow. These can further be broken down into specific names with precise flavors and shapes, some include the french lentil, black beluga lentils and in Indian cuisine the number of lentils used is far larger than in the Western world. Lentils are small and round, generally the size of an apple seeds, or slightly bigger. They are hard and must be cooked before consuming. The flavor changes depending on the lentil, but generally a cooked lentil tastes earthy, a little meaty and can be bland when plain. The texture is also meaty and a little starchy.

What does Lentils Taste Like?

Bitter

Harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.

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Lentils Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup192g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	676kcal	34%
Fats	2g	7%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	121g	115%
Sugars	4g	23%
Fiber	21g	200%
Proteins	48g	183%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	12mg	1%

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Food to Live Organic Whole Red Lentils, 5 Pounds Non-GMO, Dry Raw Lentils, Sproutable, Vegan, Kosher, Bulk. Easy to Cook. Good Source of Folate, Fiber, and Protein. For Lentil Soup, Stews, and Curry

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Lentils?

1 Cup of Lentils contains 48 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Lentils?

1 Cup of Lentils contains 121 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Lentils?

1 Cup of Lentils contains 2 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Lentils?

1 Cup of Lentils contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Lentils?

There are 676 calories in 1 Cup of Lentils.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Lentils?

There are 42 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Lentils.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Lentils?

There are 100 calories in 1 oz of Lentils.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Lentils?

There are 1597 calories in 1 pound of Lentils.