Cups of lentils (dry) to grams
| Cups | US cup | Metric cup |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 48 g | 51 g |
| ⅓ cup | 64 g | 68 g |
| ½ cup | 96 g | 101 g |
| ⅔ cup | 128 g | 135 g |
| ¾ cup | 144 g | 152 g |
| 1 cup | 192 g | 203 g |
| 2 cups | 384 g | 406 g |
Grams of lentils (dry) to cups
100 g½ cup
250 g1 ⅓ cups
500 g2.6 cups
US cups.
Measure it right
- 1Pour or scoopPour it into the cup, or scoop gently.
- 2Don’t shakeShaking settles it and adds weight.
- 3Level the topSweep a flat knife across the rim.
Nutrition
| Per | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 676 | 47.3 g | 122 g | 2 g |
| 100 g | 352 | 24.6 g | 63.4 g | 1.1 g |
Common questions
Which cup size does my recipe use?
US recipes use 236.6 mL. Many Arab, UK and Australian recipes use a 250 mL metric cup, which holds about 203 g of lentils (dry).
Is it better to weigh lentils (dry)?
Yes. A cup can hold more or less depending on how you fill it. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy #172420 (1 cup = 192 g). Values are approximate.