Calories in Kala Chana (cooked)

Kala Chana (cooked) has about 225 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 12 g protein, 36 g carbs and 3.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 150 kcal.

Featured in: High-Fibre Foods

High fibreGood iron source
225kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
12g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
36g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
3.8g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 64%Protein 21%Fat 15%share of calories

Kala Chana (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)225 kcal12 g36 g3.8 g
100 g150 kcal8 g24 g2.5 g

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Kala Chana (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories150 kcal225 kcal
Protein8 g12 g
Carbohydrates24 g36 g
Fat2.5 g3.8 g
Fibre8 g12 g
Sugar3 g4.5 g
Sodium250 mg375 mg
Calcium55 mg83 mg
Iron3 mg4.5 mg
Potassium300 mg450 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 Kala Chana (cooked) healthy?

  • ●Kala Chana (cooked) is moderately calorie-dense at 150 kcal per 100 g. About 64% of its calories come from carbs, 21% from protein and 15% 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 high in fibre (8 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 katori (150 g) (225 kcal) takes about 45 min of brisk walking or 20 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Kala Chana (cooked): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Kala Chana (cooked)?

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One serving of Kala Chana (cooked), 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 225 calories, with 12 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates, 3.8 g fat and 12 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Kala Chana (cooked)?

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100 g of Kala Chana (cooked) has 150 kcal, with 8 g protein, 24 g carbs, 2.5 g fat, 8 g fibre and 3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Kala Chana (cooked)?

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Kala Chana (cooked) has 8 g protein per 100 g (12 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 21% of its calories.

Is Kala Chana (cooked) good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 150 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 Kala Chana (cooked)?

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Burning roughly 225 kcal takes about 45 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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