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0.9 kg CO2e per kg (about 0.09 kg CO2e per 100g) — compare with similar foods below.
0.9
kg CO2e / kg
5,874
litres water / kg
3.4
m² land / kg
9g
protein / 100g
Producing 1 kg of Lentils (dried) generates the same CO₂ as driving a petrol car for approximately 5 km, or charging a smartphone 109 times. These are global average figures — actual values vary by country, farming method, and supply chain.
How does Lentils (dried) compare to other foods in the Plant Proteins category?
kg CO2e per kg — lower is better
Values are lifecycle-style estimates (farm to retail gate, typical global production mix), consistent with meta-analyses such as Poore & Nemecek (2018) and summaries like Our World in Data — environmental impacts of food. Your country, brand, and cooking method can shift real impacts; use comparisons on this page for directional choices, not exact accounting.
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Lentils (dried) produces approximately 0.9 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram. Per typical serving (200g / 1 bowl cooked), that's about 0.18 kg CO2e.
Lentils (dried) has a relatively low carbon footprint at 0.9 kg CO2e/kg, making it a more climate-friendly food choice.
Producing 1 kg of Lentils (dried) requires approximately 5,874 litres of water. This includes irrigation, processing, and supply chain water use.
Lower-carbon alternatives include Watermelon (0.3 kg CO2e/kg), Carrots (0.4 kg CO2e/kg), Apples (0.4 kg CO2e/kg). Switching to these can significantly reduce your dietary carbon footprint.
Values represent global median estimates. Actual environmental impacts vary by region, farming practices, season, and supply chain.