Germinated black lentils (cooked)
Low GI
GL 6 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 4 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Contains anti-nutrients (lectins/phytates)
Germinated black lentils (cooked) has a glycemic index of 22, higher than plain Lentils (raw) (21). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 6.
Updated Jul 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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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 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
- GI 21 · GL 4.2 per 100 g cooked
Cooked Lentils - Boiled red lentilsGI 26 · GL 5 per 100 g redboiled
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High fiber and protein content
- Contains anti-nutrients (lectins/phytates)
- Moderate carbohydrate density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Germinated black lentils (cooked)?
Germinated black lentils (cooked) has a glycemic index of 22 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.
Is Germinated black lentils (cooked) good for people with insulin resistance?
Germinated black lentils (cooked) has a low glycemic index (22), 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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