Calories in 1/4 Cup of Dal

1/4 cup of dal (60 g) has 87 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 5.2 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 12 g of carbohydrates, a split of 23% protein, 26% fat and 51% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of dal has 174 calories. Burning 87 calories takes about 16 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Dal Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

87cal

in 1/4 cup of dal (60 g)

Protein5.2 g23% of calories

Fat2.6 g26% of calories

Carbs12 g51% of calories

4% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Dal calories by serving size

Common amounts of dal with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	73	4.3 g	2.2 g	9.6 g
1/4 cup	60 g	87	5.2 g	2.6 g	12 g
100g	100 g	145	8.6 g	4.3 g	19 g
4 oz	113 g	164	9.8 g	4.9 g	22 g
1/2 cup	120 g	174	10 g	5.2 g	23 g
200g	200 g	290	17 g	8.6 g	38 g
1 cup	240 g	348	21 g	10 g	46 g

Dal vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other beans and legumes.

Canned Chickpeas146

Dal145

Firm Tofu144

Black Beans131

Soy Vermicelli126

Regular Tofu76

Soft Tofu61

Dal: common questions

How many calories are in 1/4 cup of dal?

1/4 cup of dal weighs about 60 g and has 87 calories.

How much protein is in 1/4 cup of dal?

1/4 cup of dal has 5.2 g of protein, which is 10% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of dal?

1/4 cup of dal has 12 g of carbohydrates, including 4.5 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.

How much dal is 100 calories?

100 calories of dal is 69 g, about 1/4 cup of dal.

More about dal

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707427. Original description: Dal. Portion weights are USDA household measures.