Sukha Chana calories
per katori, not per 100 g
210 kcal 1 katori — taken as 120 g — has about 210 calories, with 9.6 g protein, 28.8 g carbohydrate and 6.0 g fat. Two come to 420 kcal, three to 630 kcal.
Per 100 g, sukha chana carries 175 kcal and 8.0 g protein.
Serving assumed: 1 katori ≈ 120 g — dry chickpea preparation with minimal gravy. Change the portion and every number below changes with it.
Sukha Chana calories by portion
The whole point of this site: an Indian portion, not a laboratory 100 g. Everything below scales linearly from the 120 g serving.
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 katori | 120 g | 210 kcal | 9.6 g | 28.8 g | 6.0 g | 9.0 g |
| 2 katori | 240 g | 420 kcal | 19.2 g | 57.6 g | 12.0 g | 18.0 g |
| 3 katori | 360 g | 630 kcal | 28.8 g | 86.4 g | 18.0 g | 27.0 g |
Figures in kilocalories — the "calories" on a food label. Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate; fibre is listed separately and is included in neither the carbohydrate column nor the energy figure.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 katori (120 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 175 kcal | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0 g | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 24.0 g | 28.8 g |
| Fat | 5.0 g | 6.0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 7.5 g | 9.0 g |
What it takes to burn off 1 katori of sukha chana
Minutes of activity for a 70 kg adult to spend 210 kcal, using MET values from the 2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities. This is a scale check, not a licence — appetite rises with activity and the two do not cancel neatly.
Calculated as MET × 3.5 × 70 kg ÷ 200 kcal per minute. Full working on the method page, and the whole activity dataset at BurnLab.
Where sukha chana sits in an Indian plate
Among the 20 dals & legumes entries on this site, sukha chana ranks 1st for protein (8.0 g per 100 g) and 2nd for energy density (175 kcal per 100 g). Nothing else in the group carries more protein per 100 g.
Protein supplies 18% of its energy — respectable, but a plate built only on this will run short. Dal, curd, paneer or eggs close the gap cheaply. Fibre is genuinely high at 7.5 g per 100 g.
A realistic day matters more than any single dish. If you are building a meal, the thali builder adds several foods and their real servings together in one total.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 katori?
About 210 kcal for 1 katori, taken as 120 g (dry chickpea preparation with minimal gravy). Two come to roughly 420 kcal and three to 630 kcal. Per 100 g, sukha chana carries 175 kcal.
How much protein is in sukha chana?
8.0 g per 100 g, which works out to 9.6 g in 1 katori. That is 18% of the energy in this food, and ranks 1st of 20 in the dals & legumes group on this site.
Is sukha chana good for weight loss?
At 175 kcal per 100 g it is mid-range — it fits a deficit if the portion is measured rather than eyeballed. Protein is moderate, so pair it with dal, curd or a non-veg side to stay full. No single food makes or breaks a diet; the total for the day does.
Why does this differ from other calorie sites?
Two reasons. First, most sites publish a per-100 g figure from a US database and leave you to guess what a roti or a katori weighs; this page states the serving weight up front. Second, home-cooked Indian food varies enormously with oil and ghee — the figures here assume dry chickpea preparation with minimal gravy. A restaurant version can be 30 to 60% higher.
Similar foods
Four more from dals & legumes, and three from elsewhere with a similar energy density.
Nutrient values are averages for the stated preparation, based on the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–NIN) and standard recipe analysis. Energy is reconciled against the macronutrients with Atwater factors on every build. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Home-cooked Indian food varies enormously with oil, ghee and portion size; every value here is an average for a stated serving, with the assumption shown.