Calories in Besan Chilla

Besan Chilla has about 108 calories per 1 chilla (60 g), with 4.8 g protein, 12 g carbs and 4.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 180 kcal.

Good fibre source
108kcal
Calories · 1 chilla (60 g)
4.8g
Protein · 1 chilla (60 g)
12g
Carbs · 1 chilla (60 g)
4.8g
Fat · 1 chilla (60 g)
Carbs 44%Protein 17%Fat 39%share of calories

Besan Chilla calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 chilla (60 g)108 kcal4.8 g12 g4.8 g
100 g180 kcal8 g20 g8 g

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Besan Chilla nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 chilla (60 g)
Calories180 kcal108 kcal
Protein8 g4.8 g
Carbohydrates20 g12 g
Fat8 g4.8 g
Fibre3 g1.8 g
Sugar2 g1.2 g
Sodium300 mg180 mg
Calcium40 mg24 mg
Iron1.8 mg1.1 mg
Potassium220 mg132 mg
Vitamin C3 mg1.8 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Besan Chilla healthy?

  • ●Besan Chilla is moderately calorie-dense at 180 kcal per 100 g. About 44% of its calories come from carbs, 17% from protein and 39% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.8 g in 1 chilla (60 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 chilla (60 g) (108 kcal) takes about 22 min of brisk walking or 10 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Besan Chilla: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Besan Chilla?

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One serving of Besan Chilla, 1 chilla (60 g), has roughly 108 calories, with 4.8 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 4.8 g fat and 1.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Besan Chilla?

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100 g of Besan Chilla has 180 kcal, with 8 g protein, 20 g carbs, 8 g fat, 3 g fibre and 2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Besan Chilla?

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Besan Chilla has 8 g protein per 100 g (4.8 g in 1 chilla (60 g)). Protein provides about 17% of its calories.

Is Besan Chilla good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 180 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Besan Chilla?

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Burning roughly 108 kcal takes about 22 minutes of brisk walking or 10 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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