01 / NUTRITION
The numbers, clearly.
The table describes the cited sample. It does not promise an exact match for every brand or recipe.
| Nutrient | 100 g | Example portion · 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 173 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 13.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 30 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
The portion is a calculation example, not a recommended amount.
02 / CALCULATE
How much is on your plate?
Choose a weight: values update instantly, without saving what you enter.
Use the cooked lentil weight. Do not enter dry lentil grams here.
Proportional estimate from the cited sample. Preparation, brand and added ingredients can change the result.
03 / IN REAL LIFE
From number to plate.
The value is for dried lentils cooked without added fat.
The 100 g are measured after cooking: absorbed water makes a direct comparison with 100 g of dry lentils misleading. In soup, include what you add, from grains to oil.
From plate to diary, in three steps.
Match the state you weigh to the state described by your source.
For this table weigh cooked lentils without broth or other ingredients.
Record added oil or recipe ingredients separately: they are not in this sample.
“For lunch I had 150 grams of cooked lentils with added oil.”
A description example, not a completed estimate. In Vesta you can correct foods and amounts before confirming the meal.
Explore the voice diary04 / SOURCE AND LIMITS
Which food did we measure?
We selected an identifiable sample from the source below. Energy and macronutrients are per 100 g of edible food; the interactive portion is a simple proportion. It is not a measurement of your plate.
05 / FAQ
The useful questions
Should I weigh lentils dry or cooked?
This page uses “Lentils, from dried, no added fat”: dried lentils cooked without added fat. Enter their cooked weight. If you weighed dry lentils before cooking, choose a dry-lentil entry instead. For canned lentils, follow the label and its instructions about drained weight.
How many calories and how much protein are in 100 g?
The selected Cooked lentils sample has 115 kcal and 9 g of protein per 100 g.
Why might my plate be different?
The value is for dried lentils cooked without added fat.
How do I use this estimate without chasing perfection?
Use the table as a reference, then consider the weight, added ingredients and your preparation. In Vesta you can review an estimate before confirming it in your diary and see the meal in the context of your week.
General information, not personalized dietary or medical advice. Values vary by sample and preparation.