Lentils are beans from legume family. One cup of cooked lentils contains 40 
grams of carbohydrates, 16 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber, with insoluble fiber being 95%.
Average calories: 224 per one cup, cooked.
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Lentils: one cup, cooked |
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Carbohydrate |
40 |
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Fiber |
15 |
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Protein |
16 |
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Fat |
0 |
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Calories |
224 |
Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamins B9, B1, B6, B5 and B3. One cup of cooked lentils contains 360 mcg of vitamin B9.
Minerals found in higher amounts: manganese, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, selenium, and magnesium.
Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: lentils are poor in phytochemicals. However, they are considered “superfoods” because of being high in protein, high in fiber and low in glycemic index. Lentils are good choices for people with diabetes to stabilize their blood sugar levels. Also insoluble fiber in lentils helps reduce bad cholesterol.
