ThaliScanCalories in chole (chickpea curry)
1 small katori of chole (120 g): 196 kcal · 7.3 g protein · 29.7 g carbs · 8.2 g fat
Calories and macros in chole by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ small katori (60 g) | 98 | 3.7 | 14.8 | 4.1 |
| 1 small katori (120 g) | 196 | 7.3 | 29.7 | 8.2 |
| 2 small katoris (240 g) | 392 | 14.6 | 59.3 | 16.4 |
| 100 g | 163 | 6.1 | 24.7 | 6.8 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in chole
1 small katori of chole has 7.3 g protein. That is 15% of its calories, or 3.7 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 5.7 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with tomato, chickpeas, onion, ginger, sunflower oil, garlic, coriander leaves, turmeric powder and garam masala.
Chole on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small katori of chole (120 g) | 196 | 7.3 |
| Half a plate of jeera rice (136 g) | 184 | 3.4 |
| Plate total | 380 | 10.7 |
Why chole calorie numbers differ
Chole is chickpeas cooked in a spiced onion and tomato gravy with ginger, garlic and garam masala, often served with bhature or rice. The oil floating on top is the clearest sign of extra calories, and chole from a street stall or dhaba is usually oilier than a home pot. A katori that is mostly chickpeas differs from a katori that is mostly gravy.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 23% of the calories in 1 small katori of chole.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 120 g per small katori. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 small katori of chole?
1 small katori of chole (120 g) has 196 kcal, with 7.3 g protein, 29.7 g carbs and 8.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of chole?
100 g of chole has 163 kcal and 6.1 g protein.
How much protein is in chole?
1 small katori of chole has 7.3 g protein, and 100 g has 6.1 g.
How much is 1 small katori of chole?
This chart uses 120 g for 1 small katori of chole, 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.