Calories in Dal Chawal

Dal Chawal has about 345 calories per 1 plate (300 g), with 11.4 g protein, 60 g carbs and 6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 115 kcal.

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345kcal
Calories · 1 plate (300 g)
11.4g
Protein · 1 plate (300 g)
60g
Carbs · 1 plate (300 g)
6g
Fat · 1 plate (300 g)
Carbs 71%Protein 13%Fat 16%share of calories

Dal Chawal calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 plate (300 g)345 kcal11.4 g60 g6 g
100 g115 kcal3.8 g20 g2 g

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Dal Chawal nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 plate (300 g)
Calories115 kcal345 kcal
Protein3.8 g11.4 g
Carbohydrates20 g60 g
Fat2 g6 g
Fibre1.5 g4.5 g
Sugar0.5 g1.5 g
Sodium200 mg600 mg
Calcium15 mg45 mg
Iron1 mg3 mg
Potassium150 mg450 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. 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 Dal Chawal healthy?

  • ●Dal Chawal is low in calories for its volume at 115 kcal per 100 g. About 71% of its calories come from carbs, 13% from protein and 16% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 plate (300 g) (345 kcal) takes about 69 min of brisk walking or 31 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Dal Chawal: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Dal Chawal?

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One serving of Dal Chawal, 1 plate (300 g), has roughly 345 calories, with 11.4 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat and 4.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Dal Chawal?

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100 g of Dal Chawal has 115 kcal, with 3.8 g protein, 20 g carbs, 2 g fat, 1.5 g fibre and 0.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Dal Chawal?

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Dal Chawal has 3.8 g protein per 100 g (11.4 g in 1 plate (300 g)). Protein provides about 13% of its calories.

Is Dal Chawal good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 115 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Dal Chawal?

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Burning roughly 345 kcal takes about 69 minutes of brisk walking or 31 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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