Lentil Cakes has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 48.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.4 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 8.12 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Lentil Cakes, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 29% | |
Calories from Fat | 16% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 3130 IU | 62.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 11.4 mg | 19% | ||
Vitamin D | 40 IU | 10% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.78 mg | 2.6% | ||
Thiamin | 0.36 mg | 23.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.37 mg | 21.8% | ||
Niacin | 2.3 mg | 11.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.49 mg | 24.6% | ||
Folate | 440.4 mcg | 110.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.48 mcg | 8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 12.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 87 mg | 8.7% | ||
Iron | 8.1 mg | 45.1% | ||
Magnesium | 94.8 mg | 23.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 471 mg | 47.1% | ||
Potassium | 968 mg | 27.7% | ||
Sodium | 184.8 mg | 7.7% | ||
Zinc | 3.3 mg | 21.8% | ||
Copper | 0.54 mg | 26.8% | ||
Manganese | 1.2 mg | 62.4% | ||
Selenium | 5.8 mcg | 8.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 16.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 69.6% | ||
Sugars | 1.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26.4 g | 52.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.4 g | 9.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.4 g 9.8%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 185 mg 61.7%
Sodium 184.8 mg 7.7%
Total Carbohydrates 48.9 g 16.3%
Dietary Fiber 17.4 g69.6%
Sugars 1.3 g
Protein 26.4 g 52.8%
Vitamin A 62.6% Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 8.7% Iron 45.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 37.8 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 96
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 8.2 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 287
Protein 6 g | Carbs 46.9 g | Fat 9.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 353
Protein 16.8 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 28.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 432
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 37.5 g | Fat 28.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 350
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 64.6 g | Fat 9.3 g