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Lentil sprout

A lentil sprout is a germinated lentil seed with a tender, moist texture, eaten raw or briefly cooked in salads, sandwiches or stir-fries.

Lentil sprout — illustrative ingredient image

About Lentil sprout

A lentil sprout is a germinated lentil seed, generally harvested while its root and shoot are still short. Sprouts are commonly eaten raw or briefly cooked, including in salads, sandwiches and stir-fries. They are small, with a tender, moist texture and a mild, fresh, legume-like flavour.

The exact seed variety, sprout length and growing conditions can affect appearance and texture. Lentil sprouts may be sold fresh, refrigerated, or ready to eat; these forms are not interchangeable with dry lentils or cooked lentils. This entry refers to the sprouted seed, not lentil flour or a lentil-based protein ingredient.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for lentil sprout

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English

lentil sprouts

English

Graine germée de lentille, fraîche, crue

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Lentil sprout nutrition & diet

Lentil sprout nutritional value

Lentils, sprouted, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
106kcal
Protein
9.0g
Carbs
22.1g
Fat
0.6g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons should distinguish fresh sprouts from dry or cooked lentils, and may also depend on sprout maturity and whether the sprouts have been cooked.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Lentils, sprouted, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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