Lentils, cooked โ€” Protein & Portion Scorecard

USDA FoodData Central breakdown in US ounces and grams โ€” plus exact portions to hit your per-meal protein target.

USDA Per-Serving & 30g Target

4 oz = 10.2g Protein (132 kcal)

To hit 30g of protein from lentils, cooked, measure 11.7 oz (333 g) for ~386 calories.

Per 4 oz (113g US)
10.2g P
132 kcal ยท 22.8g C ยท 0.5g F
Per 100 Grams
9g P
116 kcal ยท 20.1g C ยท 0.4g F
Per 1 Pound (16 oz)
40.8g P
526 kcal total
30g Protein Portion
11.7 oz
333g ยท 386 kcal
Portion Target Table

How Much Lentils, cooked for 20g, 30g, 40g, and 50g of Protein?

Protein Goal US Ounces (oz) Grams (g) Calories Carbs / Fat
20g Protein 7.8 oz 222 g 258 kcal 44.6g C ยท 0.9g F
30g Protein 11.7 oz 333 g 386 kcal 66.9g C ยท 1.3g F
40g Protein 15.7 oz 444 g 515 kcal 89.2g C ยท 1.8g F
50g Protein 19.6 oz 556 g 645 kcal 111.8g C ยท 2.2g F

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