Lentil
Recipes featuring Lentil
Nutritional Content (per 100g)
25.0
%
Proteins
Cooked legumes, decent protein content.
0.6
%
Fats
Legume, nearly fat-free with minimal unsaturated portion.
20.0
%
Carbohydrates
7.9
%
Fiber
Legume seeds packed with fiber.
1.8
%
Sugar
Health Scores
7/100
Proteins
Cooked legumes, decent protein content.
0/100
Fats
Legume, nearly fat-free with minimal unsaturated portion.
7/100
Fiber
Legume seeds packed with fiber.
89/100
Vitamins
High in folate (B9), plus other B vitamins and minerals.
52/100
Antioxidants
Legume with average polyphenol presence.
82/100
Prebiotic
Detailed Nutritional Information
Proteins
25.0 % per 100g
Cooked legumes, decent protein content.
Fats
0.6 % per 100g
Legume, nearly fat-free with minimal unsaturated portion.
Carbohydrates
20.0 % per 100g
Fiber
7.9 % per 100g
Legume seeds packed with fiber.
Sugar
1.8 % per 100g
Proteins
Quality score: 7/100
Cooked legumes, decent protein content.
Fats
Quality score: 0/100
Legume, nearly fat-free with minimal unsaturated portion.
Fiber
Quality score: 7/100
Legume seeds packed with fiber.
Vitamins
Quality score: 89/100
High in folate (B9), plus other B vitamins and minerals.
Antioxidants
Quality score: 52/100
Legume with average polyphenol presence.
Prebiotic
Quality score: 82/100
Healthy Recipes with Lentil
Harira
A spiced soup made with lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes, served during Ramadan.
Cachupa
A hearty stew made with hominy, beans, and pork or fish, served as a staple dish.
Mujadara
A Middle Eastern dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions, often seasoned with spices like cumin and served as a vegetarian main or side.
Lentil Soup
A hearty and comforting soup made with lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices, often simmered in a flavorful broth.
Dal Tadka
A popular Indian dish made with lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices, often tempered with ghee, garlic, and chili for added flavor.
