Lentils, Raw
Uncooked ingredient — values are before cooking.
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 80% of daily folate, 35% of daily protein and 30% of daily zinc needed in pregnancy.
- Folate (DFE) 479 mcg
- Protein 24.63 g
- Zinc 3.27 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.54 mg
- Iron 6.51 mg
- Potassium 677 mg
- Choline 96.4 mg
- Riboflavin 0.21 mg
- Vitamin C 4.5 mg
- Calcium 35 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 35 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 96.4 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 479 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 6.51 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 24.63 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.54 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 3.27 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
AvoidRaw dry lentils must be avoided in their uncooked state during pregnancy. Uncooked lentils contain high concentrations of lectins and phytic acid that cause severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. The USDA and FDA instruct that all dried lentils must be cooked thoroughly in simmering liquid until completely soft before consumption. Boil lentils properly to access their rich folate and plant iron safely.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Lentils, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.