Lentil (grain) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie295 kcal
Proteins24 gr
Fats1.5 grams
Carbohydrates46.3 gr
Water14 grams
Fiber11.5 g
The glycemic index27

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent5 µg1%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.5 mg33%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.21 mg12%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.5 mg5%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin5.5 mg28%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid1.2 mg24%
Vitamin B9folic acid90 mcg23%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium672 mg27%
Calcium83 mg8%
Magnesium80 mg20%
Phosphorus390 mg39%
Sodium55 mg4%
Iron11.8 mg84%
Iodine4 mcg3%
Zinc2.42 mg20%
Selenium19.6 µg36%
Copper660 µg66%
Sulfur163 mg16%
Fluoride25 mcg1%
Chrome10.8 µg22%
Silicon80 mg267%
Manganese1.19 mg60%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan220 mg88%
Isoleucine1020 mg51%
Valine1270 mg36%
Leucine1890 mg38%
Threonine960 mg171%
Lysine1720 mg108%
Methionine290 mg22%
Phenylalanine1250 mg63%
Arginine2050 mg41%
Histidine710 mg47%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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