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Lentil - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lentil Recipe

Lentil recipe has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Folate.

The food contains 27.7g 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 8.6 gms of protein, it is average 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 average 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 3.74 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 93, for Lentil recipe, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3320 IU66.4%
Vitamin C11.9 mg19.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.8 mg6.1%
Thiamin0.19 mg12.8%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.7%
Niacin2.6 mg13.1%
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.5%
Folate169.2 mcg42.3%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg1.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.69 mg6.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron3.7 mg20.8%
Magnesium47.6 mg11.9%
Phosphorus207 mg20.7%
Potassium701.2 mg20%
Sodium305.8 mg12.7%
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%
Copper0.34 mg17.2%
Manganese0.73 mg36.7%
Selenium4.6 mcg6.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.7 g9.2%
Dietary Fiber8.5 g34%
Sugars3.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.6 g17.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.4 g11.4%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat5.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.4 g 11.4%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.9 mg 0.3%

Sodium 305.8 mg 12.7%

Total Carbohydrates 27.7 g 9.2%

Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 8.6 g 17.2%

Vitamin A 66.4% Vitamin C 19.8%

Calcium 6% Iron 20.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1262899 Embed Table:

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