Dal — Calories and Macros

Indian lentil stew. High protein, very high fiber.

High fiberLow fatLow calorie density
198cal

per 1 cup (~200g)
10% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

12g

Carbs

31g

Fat

4g

Fiber

12g

Sugar

2g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

99

Protein

6g

Carbs

15.5g

Fat

2g

Fiber

6g

Sugar

1g

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Common questions

How many calories are in dal?

1 cup (~200g) of dal has 198 calories, with 12g protein, 31g carbs, and 4g fat.

How much protein is in dal?

Dal has 12g of protein per 1 cup (~200g). That is about 6g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is dal good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Dal is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.

Is dal healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, dal is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.