Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

Everyday

Lentil soup is a nutrient-dense dish featuring cooked lentils simmered with vegetables like carrots, onions, and tomatoes in a spiced broth. This protein- and fiber-rich meal provides substantial iron and folate, with variations spanning global cuisines from Moroccan spiced versions to Italian herb-infused preparations. Its texture ranges from chunky to puréed depending on lentil type, and it adapts easily to vegan, gluten-free, or low-fat dietary needs while maintaining hearty satisfaction.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 160 calories, 10g protein, 24g carbs, and 3g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (250 ml)
Amount per serving
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g
4%
Saturated Fat0.3g
1%
Trans Fat0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium505mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate24g
9%
Dietary Fiber5g
17%
Total Sugars2g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein10g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium45mg
3%
Iron2mg
10%
Potassium623mg
13%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
24 / 275 g
9%
Fiber
5 / 28 g
17%
Sugars
2 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
3 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
3 / 78 g
4%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
5%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
4%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
5%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
4%
Omega 9
2 g
Protein
Protein
10 / 80 g
12%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
9%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
25%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
23%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
26%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
8%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
25%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
23%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
24%
Valine
1 / 2 g
25%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
9%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
6%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
6%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
8%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
11%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
45 / 400 mcg
11%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
3 / 83 mg
3%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
4%
Vitamin K
5 / 105 mcg
5%
Minerals
Calcium
45 / 1k mg
5%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
31%
Iron
2 / 13 mg
14%
Magnesium
40 / 370 mg
11%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
28%
Phosphorous
148 / 700 mg
21%
Potassium
623 / 3k mg
21%
Selenium
17 / 55 mcg
31%
Sodium
505 / 2.3k mg
22%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
13%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
210 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
25 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Soup, lentil, homemade. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 501958.
  2. 2.Soup, lentil, ready-to-serve. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 502679.

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