Chilli, bean and lentil, homemade
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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Homemade bean and lentil chilli is a cooked dish based on beans and lentils. It provides carbohydrate and plant protein, along with some fat, vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, the recipe provides 13g of carbohydrate, 5.3g of protein and 2.5g of fat, with an energy content of 387 kJ.
Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The dish also contains iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Salt content can vary with the ingredients and seasonings used, which is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. Full nutritional figures for this recipe are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 92 kcal |
Energy | 387 kJ |
Fat | 2.5g |
of which saturates | 0.23g |
Carbohydrate | 13g |
of which sugars | 3.5g |
5.3g | |
Salt | 0.1g |
Water | 74g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
9mg | |
0.18mg | |
0.08mg | |
1mg | |
0.21mg | |
0µg | |
19µg | |
45mg | |
2.1mg | |
28mg | |
93mg | |
354mg | |
Sodium | 41mg |
0.7mg | |
0.12mg | |
10µg |
Other types of chilli
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
83 kcal | 5.3g | 3.6g | – | |
49 kcal | 2.5g | 0.8g | – | |
70 kcal | 4g | 2.1g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.