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Lentil-based bread that can be gluten-free, with higher protein and fiber than typical white bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Red lentil bread with black cumin (60 g) has 149 calories. That works out to 248 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.1 g of carbs, 7.1 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 60 g
149
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
22.1g
· 8% DV
Protein
7.1g
· 14% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 19% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
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 slice (medium) | 30 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 55 g | 136 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 223 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 298 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 372 kcal |
Calculated from 248 calories per 100 g.
Red lentil bread with black cumin is commonly made by soaking red lentils, draining them, and blending them into a batter with a binder and leavening. Black cumin seeds are mixed in before baking. Recipes vary, so the binder may be eggs or a plant-based alternative.
Yes, most recipes for red lentil bread with black cumin start with soaked lentils. Soaking softens them so they blend smoothly; drain them well before blending, since excess water can leave the loaf gummy in the middle.
Red lentil bread with black cumin is naturally denser than wheat bread because lentils do not form gluten. A very wet batter, under-blended lentils, or inactive leavening can make it heavier still; blend until smooth and measure the raising agent carefully.
Yes, red lentil bread with black cumin can be made without eggs. Use a recipe designed with a plant-based binder, such as flaxseed gel; the loaf may be more delicate, so let it cool completely before slicing.
Black cumin gives red lentil bread with black cumin a distinctive earthy, slightly peppery, onion-like flavor. It is not the same as ordinary cumin seed, so swapping in ground cumin will change the aroma and make the flavor less like the traditional version.
Yes, lentil flour can be used for red lentil bread with black cumin, but it does not behave exactly like soaked, blended lentils. Follow a recipe written for flour and adjust the liquid as directed rather than substituting it cup-for-cup in a whole-lentil recipe.
Let red lentil bread with black cumin cool fully before slicing; it firms up as it cools. If it still crumbles, the batter may need a more effective binder or less liquid, since lentils do not create the stretchy structure found in wheat dough.
Store red lentil bread with black cumin in a sealed container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Its moist, lentil-based crumb is more perishable than dry packaged bread; warm individual slices before serving for a softer texture.
Yes, red lentil bread with black cumin freezes well. Slice the cooled loaf first, separate slices with parchment, and seal them in a freezer-safe bag; you can toast a slice straight from frozen or thaw it before reheating.
Red lentil bread with black cumin pairs well with hummus, eggs, avocado, or savory soups. Its earthy black-cumin flavor also works with cheeses and roasted vegetables, making it useful as toast or alongside a meal rather than only as a sandwich bread.
Vitamins
Folate
46.8µg · 12% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
113mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Iron
1.86mg · 10% DV
Sodium
228mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
172mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Red lentil bread with black cumin is a lentil-based loaf or flatbread, seasoned with black cumin, also known as nigella. Recipes vary, but the lentils are often soaked and blended before baking. It is better thought of as a flexible homemade alternative than as a traditional bread with one fixed regional origin.
Its texture is usually soft and hearty, with the seeds adding a gently earthy, aromatic note. Serve slices at breakfast or lunch, toast them for a sandwich, or pair them with soup, dips and fresh vegetables. Lentils make it more protein- and fibre-rich than typical white bread; it provides 11.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use thinner slices and top with vegetables. It can be gluten-free when the recipe contains no gluten-containing ingredients.
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
0.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.