Calories in Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka has about 218 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 9 g protein, 24 g carbs and 9 g fat. Per 100 g it has 145 kcal.

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Good fibre source
218kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
9g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
24g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
9g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 45%Protein 17%Fat 38%share of calories

Dal Tadka calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)218 kcal9 g24 g9 g
1 bowl (250 g)363 kcal15 g40 g15 g
100 g145 kcal6 g16 g6 g

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Dal Tadka nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories145 kcal218 kcal
Protein6 g9 g
Carbohydrates16 g24 g
Fat6 g9 g
Fibre3.5 g5.3 g
Sugar2 g3 g
Sodium400 mg600 mg
Calcium25 mg38 mg
Iron1.5 mg2.3 mg
Potassium220 mg330 mg
Vitamin C1 mg1.5 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 Dal Tadka healthy?

  • ●Dal Tadka is low in calories for its volume at 145 kcal per 100 g. About 45% of its calories come from carbs, 17% from protein and 38% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 katori (150 g) (218 kcal) takes about 44 min of brisk walking or 20 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Dal Tadka: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Dal Tadka?

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One serving of Dal Tadka, 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 218 calories, with 9 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat and 5.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Dal Tadka?

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100 g of Dal Tadka has 145 kcal, with 6 g protein, 16 g carbs, 6 g fat, 3.5 g fibre and 2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Dal Tadka?

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Dal Tadka has 6 g protein per 100 g (9 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 17% of its calories.

Is Dal Tadka good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 145 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 Tadka?

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Burning roughly 218 kcal takes about 44 minutes of brisk walking or 20 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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