Calories in Chana dal
1 katori of chana dal (150 g) has about 182 kcal - also called chana dal fry, split bengal gram dal, cholar dal.
Per 1 katori (150 g), with 5.1 g fibre.
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35 minutes of brisk walking burns it off - or a guided home workout that counts every rep with you.
Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 katori (150 g) | 182 | 7.4 g | 23.4 g | 7.2 g |
| 100 g | 121 | 4.9 g | 15.6 g | 4.8 g |
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Chana dal (raw): 35 g
- Onion: 15 g
- Tomato: 25 g
- Cooking oil: 5 g
It finishes at about 150 g once cooked. Chana dal holds its shape, so it takes up a little less water than toor. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether chana dal fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log chana dal in CaloDaily by the katori - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 katori of chana dal takes about 35 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 katori of chana dal?
About 182 kcal for 150 g, with 7.4 g protein, 23.4 g carbs and 7.2 g fat.
Ek katori chana dal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek katori chana dal (150 g) mein lagbhag 182 calorie hoti hai, aur 7.4 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 katori of chana dal?
About 35 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
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