Lentils: carbs and carb exchanges
Values per 100 g: lentils, cooked.
12.2g net carbs per 100 g
0.8carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
1.6carb exchanges per portion: 1 cup, 198 g
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 12.2 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 7.9 g |
| Protein | 9.0 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Energy | 116 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 172421 “Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt”. Net carbs = total carbs 20.1 g − fiber 7.9 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup99 g | 1 cup198 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 12.1 | 24.2 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.8 | 1.6 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g.
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