In a
1/2 cup lentil
(
1/2 Cup ) there are about
162
calories out of which
60 calories come from fat. The total fat content of 1/2 Cup 1/2 cup lentil is 6.62 g. Within the fat content, a 1/2 cup lentil contains 0.84 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 3.25 g of polyunsaturated fat and 2.18 g of monounsaturated fat.
To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a
1/2 Cup
1/2 cup lentil
is
0
mg.
A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A
1/2 Cup
1/2 cup lentil
contains about
7.3 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.
When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single
1/2 Cup
1/2 cup lentil
contains about
216 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.
Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a
1/2 cup lentil
is
18.36 (g), 6% of daily value.
Sugar in a 1/2 cup lentil is about 1.65 g and the amount of protein in a
1/2 cup lentil
is approximately
8.22
g.
Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a
1/2 cup lentil .
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FAQS Nutrition Facts about 1/2 cup lentil - Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
How many calories in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 162 Calories per serving.
How many carbs in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 18.36g of carbohydrates
How much saturated fat is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains 0.84g of saturated fat
How much polyunsaturated fat is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains 3.25g of polyunsaturated fat
How much monounsaturated Fat is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 2.18g of monosaturated fat
How much cholesterol is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 0mg of cholesterol
How much sodium is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 216mg of sodium
How much potassium is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 0mg of potassium
How much dietary fiber is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 7.3g of dietary fiber
How much sugars is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil has 1.65g of sugars
How much protein is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 8.22g of protein
How much of Vitamin A is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 0% of Vitamin A
How much of Vitamin C is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 2% of Vitamin C
How much calcium is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 2% of calcium
How much Iron is in 1/2 cup lentil?
1/2 cup lentil contains about 17% of iron
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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