Red Lentils (Split, Dry)
One level US cup of red lentils weighs 192 g (6.8 oz). A tablespoon is 12 g. Per 100 g: 358 calories and 24 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g | 0.14 oz | 14.3 | 0.96 g | 2.5 g | 0.09 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 0.42 oz | 43 | 2.9 g | 7.6 g | 0.26 g |
| ¼ cup | 48 g | 1.7 oz | 172 | 11.5 g | 30.2 g | 1.1 g |
| ⅓ cup | 64 g | 2.3 oz | 229 | 15.4 g | 40.3 g | 1.4 g |
| ½ cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz | 344 | 23 g | 60.5 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 cup | 192 g | 6.8 oz | 687 | 46.1 g | 121 g | 4.2 g |
| 2 cups | 384 g | 13.5 oz | 1,375 | 92.2 g | 242 g | 8.4 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Rinse, then simmer 1 part lentils in 2.5 parts water for 15 to 20 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 26% from protein, 69% from carbs and 5% from fat.
Red Lentils gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 26% from protein, 69% from carbs and 5% from fat. One cup (192 g) has 687 calories, 46.1 g protein and 20.7 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
- Red lentils break down into a purée, perfect for soups and dal.
- Skip the salt until the end so they soften evenly.
- Weigh them dry, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of red lentils?
One level US cup of red lentils weighs about 192 g (6.8 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of red lentils?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12 g, and one teaspoon about 4 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of red lentils?
100 g has 24 g protein, 63 g carbs, 2.2 g fat and 358 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry red lentils weigh after cooking?
About 250 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.5 times while the calories stay the same.