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canned brown lentils.

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canned whole brown lentilstinned brown lentils

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SERVING

CALORIES

116

PROTEIN

9.0g

CARBS

20.1g

FAT

0.40g

FIBER

7.9g

NUTRITION PROFILE · per 100 g

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MACRONUTRIENTS

Calories116kcal—

Protein9.0g18%

Carbohydrates20.1g7%

Fiber7.9g28%

Sugar1.8g4%

Total fat0.40g1%

Saturated fat0.10g1%

Trans fat0g—

Cholesterol0mg0%

Water68g—

MINERALS

Sodium238mg10%

Potassium369mg8%

Calcium19mg1%

Iron3.3mg18%

Magnesium36mg9%

Phosphorus180mg14%

Zinc1.3mg12%

Copper0.25mg28%

Manganese0.50mg22%

Selenium2.8µg5%

VITAMINS

Vitamin A0µg0%

Vitamin C1.5mg2%

Vitamin D0µg0%

Vitamin E0.10mg1%

Vitamin K1.7µg1%

Thiamin (B1)0.17mg14%

Riboflavin (B2)0.07mg5%

Niacin (B3)1.1mg7%

Pantothenic acid (B5)0.64mg13%

Vitamin B60.18mg11%

Folate (B9)181µg45%

Vitamin B120µg0%

%DV based on a 2,000 cal diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central. A dash in the %DV column means there’s no established Daily Value for that nutrient.

MEASUREMENT CONVERSIONS

How much is what.

1 cup200g

1 tablespoon15g

1 teaspoon5g

1 oz28.4g

1 lb453.6g

1 liter1000g

HEALTH BENEFITS

Why eat it.

✓Excellent source of plant-based protein for muscle maintenance
✓High fiber content supports digestive health and satiety
✓Rich in iron which helps prevent anemia and boosts energy
✓Contains folate (B9) which is essential for DNA synthesis and cell growth
✓Low glycemic index helps in managing blood sugar levels

COOKING TIPS

In the kitchen.

1Always rinse canned lentils under cold running water to remove excess sodium and the metallic canning taste
2Add canned lentils at the end of the cooking process for soups or stews to prevent them from becoming too mushy
3Pat them dry after rinsing if using in salads or for roasting to ensure a better texture

STORAGE