Nutritional Efficiency Report
Red Lentils is a low-calorie food with high-protein content. At 54 kcal per 100g, it delivers 23g of protein — representing 170% of its total caloric load. Carbohydrates account for 467% and fats for 50% of calories.
At 63g carbs per 100g, it is better suited to carb-cycling or maintenance phases.
With only 54 kcal per 100g, Red Lentils is a high-volume food — you can consume a large serving while keeping total caloric intake controlled. This makes it particularly effective for hunger management in deficit phases.
Protocol Compatibility
Ketosis Impact
At 63g carbs per 100g, it is better suited to carb-cycling or maintenance phases.
Thermic Effect (TEF)
Protein content of 23g per 100g triggers a significant Thermic Effect of Food. The body expends approximately 20–30% of protein calories during digestion, yielding a net caloric benefit compared to equivalent fat or carbohydrate sources.