Lentils, red, split, dried, raw

Red split lentils are dried pulses with their outer skins removed and the seeds split in half. The figures here describe the dried, raw lentils as purchased, rather than cooked lentils. They mainly provide carbohydrate, protein and fibre. Per 100g, they contain 51g of carbohydrate, 26g of protein, 17g of fibre and 1.8g of fat.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, while fibre helps maintain normal bowel function. These lentils contain only trace amounts of salt, although salt added during preparation will affect the final amount. Cooking increases their water content, so the nutrient amounts per weight of cooked lentils will differ from these dried figures. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.