Lentils, raw
Lentils, raw
68%
daily fiber
20.5g
of fiber per cup
Daily goal (30g ⓘ)
68%
Excellent fiber source. Just 1.5 cups to hit your daily 30g.
Fiber Breakdown per 100g
10.7g / 100g
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria
Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
20.5g
1 cup
Calories
352kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
3.0g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#40/ 219
Top 18%
Lentils, raw & Fiber
A cup of lentils, raw provides 20.5g of dietary fiber along with 352 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 8.0g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.
With 24.6g of protein per 100g, lentils, raw also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 172420)