Saciedad

Prepared foods

Lentil soup

Per 100 g (3.5 oz), lentil soup combines 3.7 g of fiber with 60 kcal, a very low energy density.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Lentil soup

  • 60 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 3.8 gProtein per 100 g
  • 3.7 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving provides about 150 kcal, 9.6 g of protein, and 9.3 g of fiber.

Values for lentil soup per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 250 g (9 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (250 g (9 oz))
Calories60 kcal150 kcal
Protein3.8 g9.6 g
Carbohydrates10.2 g25.5 g
of which sugars1.7 g4.3 g
Fiber3.7 g9.3 g
Fat0.7 g1.7 g
of which saturated0.1 g0.2 g
Water84.2 g210.4 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Our rule adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in fiber
It has at least 3 g of fiber per 100 g. Fiber adds bulk and slows digestion, which contributes to fullness, and it helps keep you regular; constipation is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications. It is usually easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water.
Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.
May cause bloating
Beans and other legumes, cruciferous vegetables, onions, and carbonated drinks cause gas in some people. Because GLP-1 medications slow down stomach emptying, that bloated feeling can be more noticeable. This is an editorial judgment: many people tolerate these foods well in moderate servings.

Frequently asked questions about lentil soup

How much protein is in a 250 g (9 oz) serving of lentil soup?

100 g (3.5 oz) of lentil soup has 3.8 g of protein. A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving has about 9.6 g of protein. That is 6.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories does a 250 g (9 oz) serving of lentil soup have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of lentil soup has 60 kcal. A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving has about 150 kcal. That is a very low energy density.

Does lentil soup have fiber?

100 g (3.5 oz) of lentil soup has 3.7 g of fiber. A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving has about 9.3 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.

Is lentil soup filling?

Yes, very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. It is based on: our rule adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about lentil soup on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about lentil soup on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “May cause bloating”: it can cause gas or bloating in some people, and on a GLP-1 medication that feeling can be more noticeable. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of lentil soup?

We use 250 g (9 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 150 kcal, 9.6 g of protein, and 9.3 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

Compare with…

See all comparisons

See all foods

Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Soup, lentil (FDC ID 2707462). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .