Rajma Curry vs Chole (Chana Masala)
Both sides computed from the same table, at the serving each is actually eaten in.
Per 100 g, chole (chana masala) is heavier — 163 kcal against 144 kcal for rajma curry, about 13% more. Per real serving the picture changes: 1 katori rajma of rajma curry is 216 kcal, while 1 katori chole of chole (chana masala) is 245 kcal, because the portions are not the same size. On protein, chole (chana masala) wins with 6.1 g per 100 g.
Side by side
| Rajma Curry | Chole (Chana Masala) | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving assumed | 1 katori rajma · 150 g | 1 katori chole · 150 g |
| Calories per serving | 216 | 245 |
| Calories per 100 g | 144 | 163 |
| Protein per 100 g | 6.0 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbs per 100 g | 16.4 g | 20.0 g |
| Fat per 100 g | 5.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Fibre per 100 g | 5.8 g | 4.7 g |
| Walking to burn one serving | 50 min | 57 min |
How to read this
Per-100 g comparisons flatter whatever is eaten in small portions. Chole (Chana Masala) is denser per gram, but people do not eat by the gram — rajma curry arrives as 1 katori rajma and chole (chana masala) as 1 katori chole, and that is where the real difference shows up.
Chole (Chana Masala) carries more protein, which matters more than the calorie gap if you are trying to stay full. Fibre also favours rajma curry here. Both figures assume home cooking with a measured amount of oil; a restaurant plate of either can run 30 to 60% higher.
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.