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Lentil and nut roast, homemade

Homemade lentil and nut roast is a cooked dish made with lentils and nuts. It provides protein, fat and carbohydrate. Per 100g, the recipe described contains 11g of protein, 12g of fat and 19g of carbohydrate, with 0.65g of salt. The nutritional content of homemade versions will vary with the ingredients and amounts used.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. This roast also provides iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly when adding sauces or accompaniments. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

222 kcal

Energy

929 kJ

Fat

12g

of which saturates

1.8g

Carbohydrate

19g

of which sugars

2.7g

Protein

11g

Salt

0.65g

Water

52g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

90µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin E

1.7mg

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.14mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.07mg

Niacin (B3)

2.2mg

Vitamin B6

0.21mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

14µg

Calcium

37mg

Iron

2.6mg

Magnesium

65mg

Phosphorus

180mg

Potassium

370mg

Sodium

260mg

Zinc

1.6mg

Copper

0.34mg

Selenium

18µg

Other types of lentil and nut roast

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Lentil and nut roast, with egg, homemade

218 kcal

11g

12g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe from review of recipe collection). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published