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Calories in Chole (Chana Masala)
Calories, protein, carbs and fat in chole, by home portion and per 100 g, from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017.
Chole has a lot of fibre. Bhature are deep fried, which is why chole bhature has far more calories than chole with roti.
Of this, about 62 kcal comes from the oil, ghee or butter used in cooking. Cook with less and the total drops.
Made with: chana 32 g, tomato 25 g, onion 20 g, oil 1.4 tsp.
Also called: chhole, chickpea, chana, masala.
Calories in chole by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 84 kcal | 3.3 g | 7.6 g | 4.4 g |
| 1 katori | 168 kcal | 6.5 g | 15 g | 8.8 g |
| 2 katoris | 337 kcal | 13 g | 30 g | 18 g |
| 100 g | 112 kcal | 4.4 g | 10 g | 5.9 g |
Common combos with chole
| Plate | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 plate chole bhature | 754 kcal | 18 g |
| 1 plate chole chawal | 382 kcal | 11 g |
| 1 katori chole + 2 roti | 361 kcal | 13 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 katori?
1 katori has about 168 kcal, with 6.5 g protein, 15 g carbs and 8.8 g fat (IFCT 2017).
How many calories are in 100 g of chole?
100 g of chole has about 112 kcal and 4.4 g protein.
How much protein is in chole?
1 katori gives about 6.5 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.