Calories in Moong Dal (cooked)

Moong Dal (cooked) has about 158 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 10.5 g protein, 24 g carbs and 2.3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 105 kcal.

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High proteinGood fibre source
158kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
10.5g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
24g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
2.3g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 60%Protein 27%Fat 13%share of calories

Moong Dal (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)158 kcal10.5 g24 g2.3 g
1 bowl (250 g)263 kcal17.5 g40 g3.8 g
100 g105 kcal7 g16 g1.5 g

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Moong Dal (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories105 kcal158 kcal
Protein7 g10.5 g
Carbohydrates16 g24 g
Fat1.5 g2.3 g
Fibre3 g4.5 g
Sugar1.2 g1.8 g
Sodium240 mg360 mg
Calcium15 mg23 mg
Iron1.4 mg2.1 mg
Potassium200 mg300 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 Moong Dal (cooked) healthy?

  • ●Moong Dal (cooked) is low in calories for its volume at 105 kcal per 100 g. About 60% of its calories come from carbs, 27% from protein and 13% 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) (158 kcal) takes about 32 min of brisk walking or 14 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Moong Dal (cooked): frequently asked questions

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

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One serving of Moong Dal (cooked), 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 158 calories, with 10.5 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 2.3 g fat and 4.5 g fibre.

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

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100 g of Moong Dal (cooked) has 105 kcal, with 7 g protein, 16 g carbs, 1.5 g fat, 3 g fibre and 1.2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Moong Dal (cooked)?

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Moong Dal (cooked) has 7 g protein per 100 g (10.5 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 27% of its calories.

Is Moong Dal (cooked) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 105 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 Moong Dal (cooked)?

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Burning roughly 158 kcal takes about 32 minutes of brisk walking or 14 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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