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How many carbs are in lentils, mature seeds?
1 cup of lentils, mature seeds contains about 39.9g of carbohydrate, 24.2g net carbs after subtracting 15.6g of fiber, 17.9g of protein, and 230 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (12.3g) | 2.5g | 1g | 1.5g |
| 1 cup (198g) | 39.9g | 15.6g | 24.2g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 20.1g | 7.9g | 12.2g |
Net carbs in lentils, mature seeds
1 cup of lentils, mature seeds contains 24.2g of net carbs — total carbs (39.9g) minus dietary fiber (15.6g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for lentils, mature seeds (per 100g)
- Calories: 116 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 20.1g
- Dietary fiber: 7.9g
- Sugars: 1.8g
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 0.4g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 172421). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in lentils, mature seeds?
1 cup of lentils, mature seeds contains about 39.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 15.6g of fiber, the net carbs are about 24.2g.
How many net carbs are in lentils, mature seeds?
Net carbs in 1 cup of lentils, mature seeds are about 24.2g — that is total carbs (39.9g) minus dietary fiber (15.6g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is lentils, mature seeds good for diabetics?
Lentils, mature seeds contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is lentils, mature seeds keto-friendly?
Whether lentils, mature seeds fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 24.2g of net carbs.