Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bowl (241 g) | 200 kcal | 8 g | 17.6 g | 10.1 g | 10.1 g |
| 2 bowls (482 g) | 400 kcal | 16 g | 35.2 g | 20.2 g | 20.2 g |
| 100 g | 83 kcal | 3.3 g | 7.3 g | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Dhansak
One serving of dhansak (1 bowl, about 241 g) has about 8 g of protein. 100 g has about 3.3 g.
- Carbs 36%
- Fat 48%
- Protein 16%
About 48% of the calories in dhansak come from fat, 36% from carbohydrate and 16% from protein. One serving is about 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.
How Dhansak Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhansak | 200 kcal per 1 bowl | 83 kcal | 3.3 g |
| Channa dal with lauki | 204 kcal per 1 bowl | 73 kcal | 2.8 g |
| Mutton do piaza | 603 kcal per 1 bowl | 183 kcal | 9.4 g |
| Arhar dal aur palak | 213 kcal per 1 curry bowl | 53 kcal | 2.1 g |
| Matar baingan bhartha | 221 kcal per 1 small bowl | 85 kcal | 2.1 g |
| Aloo methi | 276 kcal per 1 bowl | 135 kcal | 2.2 g |
Common Questions
How many calories are in dhansak?
One serving of dhansak (1 bowl, about 241 g) has about 200 calories and 8 g of protein. 100 g has about 83 calories and 3.3 g of protein.
How much protein is in dhansak?
One serving of dhansak (1 bowl, about 241 g) has about 8 g of protein. 100 g has about 3.3 g.
How many carbs and how much fat are in dhansak?
One serving of dhansak (1 bowl, about 241 g) has about 17.6 g of carbohydrate, 10.1 g of fat and 10.1 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 bowls of dhansak?
Two servings of dhansak (2 bowls, about 482 g) have about 400 calories and 16 g of protein.
Where do the calories in dhansak come from?
About 48% of the calories in dhansak come from fat, 36% from carbohydrate and 16% from protein. One serving is about 10% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has more calories, dhansak or channa dal with lauki?
Per 100 g, dhansak has about 83 calories and channa dal with lauki has about 73, so dhansak has more.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Dhansak (vegetarian)” (BFP280), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.
