Calories in Besan chilla
One piece of Besan chilla is about 60 g, which comes to 114 kcal and 5.1 g of protein — roughly 8% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Besan chilla nutrition
| Per | 1 piece (60 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 114 kcal | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 8.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 20.0 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g | 8.8 g |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 3.2 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 B001 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is reasonable protein for its calories.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Sabudana khichdi — 308 kcal per katori
- Plain dosa — 134 kcal per piece
- Veg fried rice — 412 kcal per plate
- Pesarattu (moong dosa) — 146 kcal per piece
Common questions
How many calories in 1 piece of Besan chilla?
About 114 kcal per piece (60 g), and 190 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Besan chilla?
About 5.1 g per piece, which is 8.5 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.