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Lentil and rice roast, homemade

Homemade lentil and rice roast is a cooked dish made with lentils and rice. The figures here are based on a recipe from dietary survey records. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some protein and a smaller amount of fat. Per 100g, it contains 25g of carbohydrate, 5.1g of protein and 1.8g of fat, and provides 555 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The dish also provides minerals, including magnesium and iron, which contribute to normal muscle function and oxygen transport respectively. Salt and fat content can vary with the ingredients used in a homemade recipe. Full nutrient figures, including sugars, saturated fat and salt, are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

131 kcal

Energy

555 kJ

Fat

1.8g

of which saturates

0.19g

Carbohydrate

25g

of which sugars

1.1g

Protein

5.1g

Salt

0.32g

Water

66g

Cholesterol

0.1mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.12mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.02mg

Niacin (B3)

1.5mg

Vitamin B6

0.1mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

15µg

Calcium

20mg

Iron

1.4mg

Magnesium

41mg

Phosphorus

119mg

Potassium

143mg

Sodium

126mg

Zinc

0.8mg

Copper

0.14mg

Selenium

9µg

Other types of lentil and rice roast

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Lentil and rice roast, with egg, homemade

131 kcal

5.5g

2.1g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe from dietary survey records). "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