Calories in Chana dal (cooked)
One katori of Chana dal (cooked) is about 150 g, which comes to 198 kcal and 11.1 g of protein — roughly 13% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Chana dal (cooked) nutrition
| Per | 1 katori (150 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 198 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 7.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 20.6 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 2.2 g |
| Fibre | 6.3 g | 4.2 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 B001 (cooked).
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is reasonable protein for its calories; a decent amount of fibre.
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
- Chana chaat salad — 195 kcal per bowl
- Boiled kala chana — 156 kcal per katori
- Rajma (cooked) — 190 kcal per katori
- Sundal (boiled chana with coconut) — 168 kcal per katori
Common questions
How many calories in 1 katori of Chana dal (cooked)?
About 198 kcal per katori (150 g), and 132 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Chana dal (cooked)?
About 11.1 g per katori, which is 7.4 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.