Lentils
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 41gCarbs
- Fiber
- 17gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 24.0gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 24.6gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 30Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 7.4Glycemic Load
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- No
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Lentils
- Nutrientg
- Water11.0g
- Fiber17.0g
- Carbs41.0g
- Fat2.0g
- Protein24.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Low
- Purine
- Low
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Moderate
- Oxalate
- Moderate
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
Lentils are rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates, making them a great option for those interested in a balanced diet. They provide significant amounts of iron, magnesium, and potassium, which are important for various bodily functions.
- Carbohydrates: 41g of total carbs, 17g of fiber
- Glycemic Index (GI): 30
- Iron: 95.8% of the RDA
- Magnesium: 61.6% of the RDA
- High Potassium Content: 35.6% of the RDA
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0 μg
- Vitamin C
- 5 mg
- Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)
- 0.48 mg
- Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.26 mg
- Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.55 mg
- Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)
- 100 μg
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 15 mg
- Calcium
- 70 mg
- Iron
- 8 mg
- Potassium
- 840 mg
- Magnesium
- 130 mg
- Phosphorus
- 410 mg
- Zinc
- 3.4 mg
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal |
| Carbohydratesmacro | 41 g |
| Proteinmacro | 24 g |
| Watermicro | 11 g |
| Dietary Fibermacro | 17 g |
| Dietary Fatmacro | 2 g |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)vitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)vitamin | 0.26 mg |
| Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)vitamin | 100 μg |
| Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)vitamin | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin B 12 (Cobalamin)vitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)vitamin | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin Dvitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin Cvitamin | 5 mg |
| Sodiummineral | 15 mg |
| Calciummineral | 70 mg |
| Potassiummineral | 840 mg |
| Ironmineral | 8 mg |
| Magnesiummineral | 130 mg |
| Phosphorusmineral | 410 mg |
| Zincmineral | 3.4 mg |
Is Lentils keto?
Lentils are not typically considered suitable for a ketogenic diet because they contain 41g of total carbohydrates per serving, which is high for a keto regimen. While they provide substantial fiber, their net carbs may still exceed the daily limit (usually 20-50g of net carbs) recommended in a strict ketogenic diet.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Lentils
Lentils have a low Glycemic Index (GI) of 30, which means they cause a slow and gradual increase in blood sugar levels. Their Glycemic Load is also relatively low. This makes lentils a preferable carbohydrate source for people looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels.