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Protein facts for Lentils (Cooked) per 100g and per 1 cup serving. Values are USDA-approximate for raw or standard prepared state.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 9g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9g |
| Total Fat | 0.4g |
| Serving | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 4.5g | 58 | 10g | 0.2g |
| 100g | 9g | 116 | 20g | 0.4g |
| 150g | 13.5g | 174 | 30g | 0.6g |
| 1 cup (198g) | 17.8g | 230 | 39.6g | 0.8g |
| 200g | 18g | 232 | 40g | 0.8g |
Based on one 1 cup serving (198g, 17.8g protein).
| Daily Protein Target | Target (g) | % Covered | Remaining (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedentary adult (0.8g/kg, ~150lb person) | 55g | 32% | 37.2g |
| Active adult (1.2g/kg, ~150lb person) | 82g | 22% | 64.2g |
| Athlete (1.6g/kg, ~150lb person) | 109g | 16% | 91.2g |
| Bodybuilder (2.0g/kg, ~150lb person) | 136g | 13% | 118.2g |
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Lentils (Cooked) is classified as a Low Protein Food (9g per 100g). It provides limited protein. Pair it with higher-protein foods to meet your daily targets.
Muscle synthesis requires adequate protein intake throughout the day. Lentils (Cooked) provides 17.8g of protein per 1 cup, contributing to your daily target. For muscle building, most research supports 1.6 to 2.2g of protein per kg of body weight daily.
Lentils (Cooked) delivers 12.9 calories per gram of protein. Compare this against leaner protein sources if you are optimizing your protein-to-calorie efficiency.
The general guideline is 0.8g per kg for sedentary adults (roughly 50g/day), 1.2 to 1.6g per kg for active individuals (roughly 100g/day), and up to 2g per kg for athletes (roughly 150g/day). Lentils (Cooked) at 17.8g per 1 cup can be a meaningful part of reaching those targets.
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