VeganLegumes & Pulses

Kala Chana

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: BLACK CHICKPEA, KALA CHANA

Kala Chana is among India's most important plant-based protein sources, central to daily meals in most households. It delivers 19g of protein per 100g — roughly 38% of an average adult's daily target. Its Folate (B9) (approximately 70% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Iron (approximately 58% of a typical adult's daily needs) further reinforce its reputation as a nutritional staple. Find the complete nutritional facts below.

Nutrition Summary

378kcalCalories
19.0gProtein
61.0gCarbs
6.0gFat
17.0gFiber
Protein 20% Carbs 65% Fat 14%

Micronutrients

High in:Folate (B9)IronPhosphorusThiamin (B1)Magnesium
Calcium100 mg(10%)
Iron7.5 mg(58%)
Zinc3.5 mg(37%)
Potassium875 mg(29%)
Sodium80.0 mg(16%)
Magnesium140 mg(39%)
Phosphorus320 mg(46%)
Thiamin (B1)0.5 mg(42%)
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg(17%)
Niacin (B3)1.5 mg(10%)
Vitamin C5.0 mg(6%)
Carotenoids180 µg(3%)
β-Carotene60.0 µg(2%)
Vitamin A20.0 µg(3%)
Folate (B9)280 µg(70%)
Vitamin B60.5 mg(38%)
Vitamin B120 µg(0%)
Vitamin D0 µg(0%)
Vitamin E0.5 mg(3%)
Fat Breakdown4
MUFA2.5 g
17%
PUFA2.0 g
33%
Omega-30.2 g
15%
Omega-61.8 g
12%
Limit These2
Saturated Fat1.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 cup uncooked200g
756 kcal38.0g protein
1 cup cooked164g
620 kcal31.2g protein
100 g100g
378 kcal19.0g protein

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Nutritional data per 100g. % values are approximate, based on Indian RDA guidelines (ICMR 2020) for typical adults. Individual needs vary by age, gender, and health status. This is not medical advice.