Beans & lentils · Plant-based

Protein in
lentils.

200 g cooked lentils provides approximately 18 g of protein. Here’s how the serving, amino acid profile, and cost compare.

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Example serving18 g protein200 g cooked lentils

Per 100 g9 g protein116 kcal · same preparation state

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Protein completeness

Variety matters.

Variety matters

All nine essential amino acids are recorded. Amounts and digestibility matter; varied daily foods help meet needs.

Amino acid presence and digestibility are different questions. We don’t assign a laboratory quality score to this food.

How to read protein quality

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The nutrition record describes lentils, mature seeds, boiled. Raw, cooked, dry, and drained weights are different; use the state shown when comparing a portion.

Sources for this food

Health Canada CNF 2026 · Food 3393
Lentils, mature seeds, boiled. Nutrient 203: protein; 208: kcal. Values per 100 g edible food in this preparation state.
MedlinePlus · Amino acids
Dietary variety over the day supports essential amino acid needs.

Food data and references checked October 7, 2026. Values are generic food averages, not a verified label for every brand.

Protein inlentils.

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Protein in
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