Is Lentils (dal) good for your health condition?
Lentils (dal) are a main source of protein in many vegetarian diets. The values here are for dry lentils, so cooked dal has fewer nutrients per 100 g because it absorbs water.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 352 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63.4 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fibre | 10.7 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 677 mg |
| Purines | 222 mg per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Lentils, raw". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Watch the portion |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Low in saturated fat and cholesterol |
| High uric acid or gout | High purine: limit or avoid |
| Weight loss goal | Energy dense: keep portions small |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat lentils (dal)?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: watch the portion. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is lentils (dal) OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 222 mg per 100 g. General guide: High purine: limit or avoid. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is lentils (dal) good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 6 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.