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Calories in Besan Chilla
Calories, protein, carbs and fat in besan chilla, by home portion and per 100 g, from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017.
Besan chilla is a good source of plant protein for breakfast. Less oil on the tawa means fewer calories.
Of this, about 44 kcal comes from the oil, ghee or butter used in cooking. Cook with less and the total drops.
Made with: besan 30 g, onion 10 g, tomato 10 g, oil 1 tsp.
Also called: cheela, pudla.
Calories in besan chilla by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chilla | 150 kcal | 6.7 g | 15 g | 6.7 g |
| 2 chillas | 300 kcal | 13 g | 30 g | 13 g |
| 3 chillas | 450 kcal | 20 g | 46 g | 20 g |
| 100 g | 214 kcal | 9.6 g | 22 g | 9.5 g |
Common combos with besan chilla
| Plate | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 2 besan chilla + 1 katori dahi | 409 kcal | 18 g |
| 1 besan chilla with paneer | 211 kcal | 10 g |
| 2 moong dal chilla | 294 kcal | 15 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 chilla?
1 chilla has about 150 kcal, with 6.7 g protein, 15 g carbs and 6.7 g fat (IFCT 2017).
How many calories are in 100 g of besan chilla?
100 g of besan chilla has about 214 kcal and 9.6 g protein.
How much protein is in besan chilla?
1 chilla gives about 6.7 g protein. For a full meal total, add everything on your plate in the free Groteins calorie calculator.
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR-NIN). Values are for home style cooking with a normal amount of oil, and a katori of 150 ml. Real values change with recipe and portion size. This is general information, not medical advice.