lentil calories
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Lentil calories: nutrition, weighed portions and preparation
Lentil contains 116 kcal per 100 g in the named USDA reference. A weighed 150 g edible portion provides approximately 174 kcal. Preparation and additions determine whether that entry fits your meal.
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Lentil serving sizes: calories by grams and shared portions
Calculate lentil calories from edible grams × 116 ÷ 100. For example, 150 g provides 174 kcal and 75 g provides 87 kcal. A piece or spoonful needs its own weight.
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Lentil versus cooked chickpea: calories, macros and portion trade-offs
The named lentil and cooked chickpea references contain 116 and 164 kcal per 100 g respectively. Compare equal weights first, then calculate the portions and additions you would actually eat.
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Lentil calories when cooked or mixed into a recipe
The 116 kcal per 100 g value applies specifically to “Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.” Cooking can change water content; oil, sauces and fillings add ingredients. Use a matching prepared entry or a complete recipe calculation.
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How to log lentil: photo estimates, portions and common mistakes
To log lentil, check the food identity, its preparation, edible portion and additions. The named reference is 116 kcal per 100 g; a weighed 150 g portion gives approximately 174 kcal before other ingredients.
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