ThaliScanCalories in chana dal
1 bowl of chana dal (292 g): 291 kcal · 12.1 g protein · 40.0 g carbs · 13.5 g fat
Calories and macros in chana dal by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ bowl (146 g) | 146 | 6.1 | 20.0 | 6.7 |
| 1 bowl (292 g) | 291 | 12.1 | 40.0 | 13.5 |
| 2 bowls (584 g) | 582 | 24.2 | 80.1 | 27.0 |
| 100 g | 100 | 4.2 | 13.7 | 4.6 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in chana dal
1 bowl of chana dal has 12.1 g protein. That is 17% of its calories, or 4.2 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 10.9 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with chana dal, tomato, onion, ginger, ghee, garlic, coriander seeds and fenugreek leaves.
Chana dal on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| ½ bowl of chana dal (146 g) | 146 | 6.1 |
| 2 rotis (76 g) | 154 | 4.5 |
| Half a plate of jeera rice (136 g) | 184 | 3.4 |
| Plate total | 484 | 14.0 |
Why chana dal calorie numbers differ
Chana dal is split Bengal gram simmered with tomato, onion, ginger and garlic, then finished with a ghee tadka. It is denser than other dals, so a thick chana dal packs more per bowl than a thin, watery chana dal, and the ghee poured in at the end is the other big swing. Compare your bowl with the portion shown.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 15% of the calories in 1 bowl of chana dal.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 292 g per bowl. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 bowl of chana dal?
1 bowl of chana dal (292 g) has 291 kcal, with 12.1 g protein, 40.0 g carbs and 13.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of chana dal?
100 g of chana dal has 100 kcal and 4.2 g protein.
How much protein is in chana dal?
1 bowl of chana dal has 12.1 g protein, and 100 g has 4.2 g.
How much is 1 bowl of chana dal?
This chart uses 292 g for 1 bowl of chana dal, a typical home portion. A heaped or thin serving can weigh quite differently, so compare yours with that weight.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.