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Lentils (cooked) for Sustainable Protein
9g protein per 100g · Incomplete
Strong pick
Lower-impact protein sources — legumes, algae, and small fish — let you hit your target without the land and water cost of large livestock.
The numbers
Per 100g
9g
116 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 1 cup
18g
230 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
6×
~1380 kcal from this food
Why it works for sustainable protein
For sustainable eating, look for low environmental footprint per gram of protein. Lentils (cooked) checks those boxes — pair with rice or wheat for complete profile.
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