Cooked Lentils
Low GI
GL 6.3 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 4.2 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate carbohydrate content
Cooked Lentils has a glycemic index of 21, the same as plain Lentils (raw) (21). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.3.
Updated Mar 17, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Lentils (raw)
- GI 21 · GL 12.6 per 100 g
Lentils (raw) - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g smoked
Smoked tofu - GI 22 · GL 4 per 100 g blacksprouted
Germinated black lentils (cooked) - GI 25 · GL 4 per 100 g dressing
Lentil dressing - GI 28 · GL 4 per 100 g stew
Lentil stew with spinach or kale, minimal salt - Sprouted lentilsGI 21 · GL 4 per 100 g soakedsprouted
- Boiled red lentilsGI 26 · GL 5 per 100 g redboiled
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 116 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.8 g |
| Natural | 1.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low glycemic load
- Good source of plant protein
- Moderate carbohydrate content
- Processing level unknown
- Not suitable for all diets
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked Lentils?
Cooked Lentils has a glycemic index of 21 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 6.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.2.
Is Cooked Lentils good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked Lentils has a low glycemic index (21), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Lentils (raw) has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Lentils (raw) in this database, Smoked tofu has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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