What is the CO2 footprint of Lentils?
The CO2 footprint of Lentils is 1.5 kgCO2e/kg. Compared to the average CO2 data for Legumes, nuts, oilseeds and spices at 3.5 kgCO2e/kg, Lentils has a CO2 footprint of 1.5 kgCO2e/kg.
Use this as an indicative benchmark for ingredient-level assessments. Product- and supplier-specific footprints can differ significantly due to production practices and geography.
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kg CO2e/kg
Lentils
Weight
1kg
Region
World
Legumes, nuts, oilseeds and spices average
3.5
Comparison with other raw materials
35.817.90.0
kg CO2e/kg
Raw materials (sorted)
Lentils
Other raw materials
Other ingredients
| Product | CO2 footprint (kg CO2e/kg) |
|---|---|
| Beef | 35.8 |
| Roasted Coffee | 14.2 |
| Butter | 13.2 |
| Milk Chocolate | 8.1 |
| Gruyere Cheese | 5.6 |
| Salmon | 5.2 |
| Olive Oil | 4.1 |
| Chicken | 3.6 |
| Apples | 0.2 |
| Potatoes | 0.1 |