Green Lentils (Dry)
One level US cup of green lentils weighs 192 g (6.8 oz). A tablespoon is 12 g. Per 100 g: 352 calories and 24.6 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g | 0.14 oz | 14.1 | 0.98 g | 2.5 g | 0.04 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 0.42 oz | 42.2 | 3 g | 7.6 g | 0.13 g |
| ¼ cup | 48 g | 1.7 oz | 169 | 11.8 g | 30.4 g | 0.53 g |
| ⅓ cup | 64 g | 2.3 oz | 225 | 15.7 g | 40.6 g | 0.7 g |
| ½ cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz | 338 | 23.6 g | 60.9 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 cup | 192 g | 6.8 oz | 676 | 47.2 g | 122 g | 2.1 g |
| 2 cups | 384 g | 13.5 oz | 1,352 | 94.5 g | 243 g | 4.2 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Rinse, then simmer 1 part lentils in 3 parts water for 25 to 30 minutes. No soaking needed.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 27% from protein, 70% from carbs and 3% from fat.
Green Lentils gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 27% from protein, 70% from carbs and 3% from fat. One cup (192 g) has 676 calories, 47.2 g protein and 20.5 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of green lentils?
One level US cup of green lentils weighs about 192 g (6.8 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of green lentils?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12 g, and one teaspoon about 4 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of green lentils?
100 g has 24.6 g protein, 63.4 g carbs, 1.1 g fat and 352 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry green lentils weigh after cooking?
About 240 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.4 times while the calories stay the same.