Calories in Masoor Dal (cooked)

Masoor Dal (cooked) has about 174 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 12 g protein, 27 g carbs and 2.3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 116 kcal.

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High proteinGood fibre source
174kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
12g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
27g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
2.3g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 62%Protein 27%Fat 11%share of calories

Masoor Dal (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)174 kcal12 g27 g2.3 g
1 bowl (250 g)290 kcal20 g45 g3.8 g
100 g116 kcal8 g18 g1.5 g

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Masoor Dal (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories116 kcal174 kcal
Protein8 g12 g
Carbohydrates18 g27 g
Fat1.5 g2.3 g
Fibre4 g6 g
Sugar1.5 g2.3 g
Sodium240 mg360 mg
Calcium16 mg24 mg
Iron2 mg3 mg
Potassium250 mg375 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 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 Masoor Dal (cooked) healthy?

  • ●Masoor Dal (cooked) is low in calories for its volume at 116 kcal per 100 g. About 62% of its calories come from carbs, 27% from protein and 11% 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) (174 kcal) takes about 35 min of brisk walking or 16 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Masoor Dal (cooked): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Masoor Dal (cooked)?

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One serving of Masoor Dal (cooked), 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 174 calories, with 12 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 2.3 g fat and 6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Masoor Dal (cooked)?

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100 g of Masoor Dal (cooked) has 116 kcal, with 8 g protein, 18 g carbs, 1.5 g fat, 4 g fibre and 1.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Masoor Dal (cooked)?

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Masoor Dal (cooked) has 8 g protein per 100 g (12 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 27% of its calories.

Is Masoor Dal (cooked) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 116 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 Masoor Dal (cooked)?

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Burning roughly 174 kcal takes about 35 minutes of brisk walking or 16 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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