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How many carbs are in lentils, raw?
1 cup of lentils, raw contains about 121.6g of carbohydrate, 101.1g net carbs after subtracting 20.5g of fiber, 47.3g of protein, and 676 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (12g) | 7.6g | 1.3g | 6.3g |
| 1 cup (192g) | 121.6g | 20.5g | 101.1g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 63.4g | 10.7g | 52.7g |
Net carbs in lentils, raw
1 cup of lentils, raw contains 101.1g of net carbs — total carbs (121.6g) minus dietary fiber (20.5g). 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, raw (per 100g)
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 63.4g
- Dietary fiber: 10.7g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 24.6g
- Fat: 1.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 172420). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in lentils, raw?
1 cup of lentils, raw contains about 121.6g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 20.5g of fiber, the net carbs are about 101.1g.
How many net carbs are in lentils, raw?
Net carbs in 1 cup of lentils, raw are about 101.1g — that is total carbs (121.6g) minus dietary fiber (20.5g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is lentils, raw good for diabetics?
Lentils, raw 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, raw keto-friendly?
Whether lentils, raw fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 101.1g of net carbs.