Dry lentils: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: dry lentils.
52.7g net carbs per 100 g
3.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
16glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 52.7 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Energy | 352 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 172420 “Lentils, raw”. Net carbs = total carbs 63.4 g − fiber 10.7 g.
Portions
| Portion | ¼ cup48 g | ½ cup96 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 25.3 | 50.5 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.5 | 5.1 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Glycemic load | 4 | 8 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 16. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Lentils, boiled, mean of eight foods
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