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High-protein, high-fiber legume-based pasta alternative
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Lentil pasta, raw (75 g) has 264 calories. That works out to 352 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.2 g of carbs, 19.4 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 5.9 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 75 g
264
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
45.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
19.4g
· 39% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
5.9g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 29% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% |
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 12 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 28 g | 99 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 45 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 90 g | 317 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 352 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 352 kcal |
Calculated from 352 calories per 100 g.
Cook lentil pasta in plenty of boiling water, following the timing on its package. Start checking near the end of the suggested cooking time, since lentil pasta can soften quickly. Drain it as soon as it is tender and toss it with sauce.
Lentil pasta is made primarily from lentils, usually ground into flour and shaped into pasta. Some products include additional ingredients, so the exact recipe varies by brand. Its legume-based dough gives it a different flavor and texture from conventional wheat pasta.
No, lentil pasta has a more noticeable earthy, legume-like flavor than regular wheat pasta. Its taste works well with tomato, garlic, pesto, and herb-based sauces. If you are trying it for the first time, a boldly flavored sauce can balance that distinctive taste.
To keep lentil pasta from falling apart, avoid overcooking it and check its texture frequently near the end of the package’s suggested cooking time. Drain it promptly and handle it gently when mixing in sauce, as it can become fragile when very soft.
Usually, no: drain lentil pasta without rinsing if you are serving it hot with sauce. Rinsing cools the pasta and washes away surface starch that helps sauce cling. For a cold pasta salad, rinsing with cool water can help stop the cooking.
Tomato, garlic, pesto, and olive-oil-and-herb sauces pair well with lentil pasta. Their strong, fresh flavors complement its earthy taste. Add the sauce soon after draining so the pasta stays moist and the sauce coats it evenly.
Yes, lentil pasta works in a cold pasta salad. Cook it until just tender, drain it, and cool it before adding vegetables and dressing. Mix gently, because overcooked lentil pasta can break apart when tossed with other ingredients.
Cooked lentil pasta generally keeps for three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature. When reheating, add a splash of water or sauce if it has dried out.
Yes, you can freeze cooked lentil pasta, although its texture may be softer after thawing. Cool it, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator. It is often most useful in a sauced dish rather than served plain.
Lentil pasta can be a useful alternative to regular pasta, especially if you want a legume-based option, but “better” depends on what you need from a meal. Compare ingredients and serving portions, and pair either pasta with vegetables and a satisfying protein source.
Vitamins
B1
0.32mg · 27% DV
B6
0.39mg · 23% DV
Folate
71.25µg · 18% DV
B5
0.83mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.34mg · 38% DV
Manganese
0.83mg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
218mg · 31% DV
Iron
4.65mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
585mg · 17% DV
Sodium
9mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 264 calories in 1 serving (medium) (75 g):
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Raw lentil pasta is a dried pasta made from lentils, offering a legume-based alternative to conventional wheat pasta. It has a mild, earthy lentil flavour and a pleasantly firm bite when cooked just until tender. Use it much like other pasta: toss it with tomato or olive-oil sauce, add it to a hearty soup, or serve it with vegetables. Its shape and cooking time can vary by product, so follow the packet directions.
It is notably high in protein and fibre; a 100 g portion provides 25.8 g of protein. For a lighter meal, pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep the sauce simple.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.19g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.