Per 100 g, Rajma has 127 kcal and Chana has 164 kcal. A typical serving of Rajma (1 katori, 150 g) has 191 kcal and 13.1 g protein, and a typical serving of Chana (1 katori, 150 g) has 246 kcal and 13.4 g protein.
Better for weight loss
Rajma
Rajma has 127 kcal per 100 g against 164 kcal for Chana, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories.
More protein per calorie
Rajma
Rajma gives 6.9 g protein per 100 kcal against 5.4 g for Chana (8.7 g vs 8.9 g per 100 g).
More fibre per calorie
Tie
They are similar: 5 g vs 4.6 g fibre per 100 kcal (6.4 g vs 7.6 g per 100 g).
For weight loss, Rajma is the lighter pick. It also gives more protein per calorie. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.
| Per 100 g | Rajma | Chana |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Fibre | 6.4 g | 7.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 7 mg |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 49 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Potassium | 405 mg | 291 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1.3 mg |
Gold marks the better value for a typical fat-loss or general-health goal. Per 100 g of the ready-to-eat form. Sources: INDB, IFCT 2017 (NIN-ICMR) and USDA FoodData Central. Values vary with recipe and portion.
Rajma, 1 katori (150 g)
191 kcal
13.1 g protein · 34.2 g carbs · 0.8 g fat · 9.6 g fibre
100 kcal = about 79 g
Full nutrition for Rajma →Chana, 1 katori (150 g)
246 kcal
13.4 g protein · 41.1 g carbs · 3.9 g fat · 11.4 g fibre
100 kcal = about 61 g
Full nutrition for Chana →Chana has more: 164 kcal per 100 g against 127 kcal. A typical serving of Rajma (1 katori, 150 g) has 191 kcal and 13.1 g protein, and a typical serving of Chana (1 katori, 150 g) has 246 kcal and 13.4 g protein.
Rajma. Rajma has 127 kcal per 100 g against 164 kcal for Chana, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.
Rajma gives 6.9 g protein per 100 kcal against 5.4 g for Chana (8.7 g vs 8.9 g per 100 g).
About 79 g of Rajma or 61 g of Chana gives you 100 kcal.
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