CLentils
Boiled · Plant Proteins
Graded C — 40 out of 100, #29 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (99/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Folate and fiber for pennies. Protein quality is the weak link.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 40
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#29 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Lentils healthy?
It grades C — 40 out of 100, #29 of 34 proteins in our system. Folate and fiber for pennies. Protein quality is the weak link.
How many calories are in Lentils?
116 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Lentils calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.