Are lentils good for weight loss?

Yes. Their fibre and protein make them very filling for the calories.

Calories in lentils

Cooked lentils have about 116 kcal and 9 g of protein per 100 g, plus a lot of fibre.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Lentils calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g cooked	116 kcal	9 g	16.1 g	0.4 g
Portion (150 g cooked)	174 kcal	13.5 g	24.2 g	0.6 g
100 g dry red lentils	330–350 kcal

Lentils nutrition per 100 g

Energy	116 kcal (485 kJ)
Protein	9 g
Carbohydrate	16.1 g
of which sugars	1.8 g
Fat	0.4 g
Fibre	7.9 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Lentils in meals

Adding lentils to bolognese, chilli or soup adds protein and fibre and stretches meat further. Red lentils roughly double to triple in weight when cooked.

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Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in lentils?: About 9 g per 100 g cooked.
Are lentils good for weight loss?: Yes. Their fibre and protein make them very filling for the calories.