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Lentil
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Lentil
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Iron | 3.3 mg |
| Folate | 181 µg |
| Fibre | 7.9 g |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Lentil to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Cooked until soft and mashed into a meal.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Left whole and soft, mixed through food, once your baby can pick up small pieces.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
With the family meal.
No safety rules flag Lentils. Choking risk still depends on how it is prepared.
Per 100 g from CoFID (13-311); USDA FDC (172420). Not medical advice.
