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Boiled lentils are 70% water, 20% carbohydrates, 9% protein, and 0.4% fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 grams ( 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ounces), cooked lentils (boiled; variety unspecified) provide 114 calories , and are a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value , DV) of folate (45% DV), iron (25% DV), manganese (24% DV), and phosphorus (26% DV).
The tables below include tabular lists for selected basic foods, compiled from United States Dept. of Agriculture sources.Included for each food is its weight in grams, its calories, and (also in grams,) the amount of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, fat, and saturated fat. [1]
Natural protein concentrates (often used in bodybuilding or as sports dietary supplements): Soy protein isolate (prepared with sodium or potassium): 80.66; Whey protein isolate: 79; Egg white, dried: 81.1; Spirulina alga, dried: 57.45 (more often quoted as 55 to 77) Baker's yeast: 38.33; Hemp husks 30
The USDA's original food pyramid, from 1992 to 2005 [1]. A food pyramid is a representation of the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups. [2]
It used to be believed that eating too much protein at once would go to waste (meaning whatever excess your body couldn’t fully utilize before digesting would be excreted as a compound called ...
The recommendation is not to limit intake of meats or protein, but rather to monitor and keep within daily limits the sodium (< 2300 mg), saturated fats (less than 10% of total calories per day), and added sugars (less than 10% of total calories per day) that may be increased as a result of consumption of certain meats and proteins. While the ...
A report on proposed changes to U.S. dietary guidelines suggests encouraging people to eat more beans and lentils for protein and less red meat. Updated guidelines are expected to go into effect ...
Protein, which is made up of amino acids, is responsible for the health of many different body functions and structures. It helps build and repair muscles, and keep your bones healthy.