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Lentils, pink or red, raw

Lentils, pink or red, raw

69% daily fiber
20.7g of fiber per cup
Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 69%

Excellent fiber source. Just 1.4 cups to hit your daily 30g.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

10.8g / 100g
2.7g soluble
8.1g insoluble
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
20.7g
1 cup
Calories
358kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
3.0g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#38/ 219
Top 17%
Rank in Legumes and Legume Products Top 17%
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Lentils, pink or red, raw & Fiber

A cup of lentils, pink or red, raw provides 20.7g of dietary fiber along with 358 calories per 100g. That's 3.0g of fiber per 100 calories — an efficient way to add fiber without excess calories.

The fiber splits into 2.7g soluble and 8.1g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.

With 23.9g of protein per 100g, lentils, pink or red, raw also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 174284)