Calories in Kadala curry (Kerala black chana)
One katori of Kadala curry (Kerala black chana) is about 150 g, which comes to 225 kcal and 12.0 g of protein — roughly 15% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Kadala curry (Kerala black chana) nutrition
| Per | 1 katori (150 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 225 kcal | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 8.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 20.0 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Fibre | 9.0 g | 6.0 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 B002 derived.
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
- Chole / kabuli chana curry — 240 kcal per katori
- Sundal (boiled chana with coconut) — 168 kcal per katori
- Chana dal (cooked) — 198 kcal per katori
- Chana chaat salad — 195 kcal per bowl
Common questions
How many calories in 1 katori of Kadala curry (Kerala black chana)?
About 225 kcal per katori (150 g), and 150 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Kadala curry (Kerala black chana)?
About 12.0 g per katori, which is 8.0 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.