Food
Chickpeas (Boiled Chana): Calories, Protein & Macros
A 1 katori serving of Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) has 246 kcal, 13.4g protein, 41.1g carbs and 3.9g fat — 5.4g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a vegetarian cooked dish from the grain legumes group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.
What's in a standard serving of Chickpeas (Boiled Chana)?
A 1 katori serving has 246 kcal, 13.4g protein, 41.1g carbohydrate, 3.9g fat and 11.4g fiber. Per 100 g it's 164 kcal, 8.9g protein, 27.4g carbs and 2.6g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.
How does Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) fit a cut vs a bulk?
At 5.4g of protein per 100 kcal, Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) is more calorie-dense than protein-dense — on a calorie deficit (a cut) it's worth measuring the portion carefully so it doesn't crowd out higher-protein foods within a fixed calorie budget. On a calorie surplus (a bulk) that same calorie density is an advantage — it's an easy way to add calories without needing a large plate.
How much Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) should I eat?
The dataset's reference serving is 1 katori (150 g), giving the 246 kcal and 13.4g protein above. Most people fit 1-2 servings into a single meal depending on the rest of the plate and their daily calorie target — log the actual amount eaten in IRONSLOG rather than assuming one fixed serving every time.
What can I swap for Chickpeas (Boiled Chana)?
- Chana Dal (Bengal Gram) — vegetarian, 329 kcal per 100 g, 6.6g protein per 100 kcal
- Toor Dal (Red Gram) — vegetarian, 331 kcal per 100 g, 6.6g protein per 100 kcal
- Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) — vegetarian, 299 kcal per 100 g, 6.7g protein per 100 kcal
| Metric | Per 1 katori | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 13.4 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 27.4 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 11.4 g | 7.6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.4 g | 5.4 g |
Key takeaways
- A 1 katori serving of Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) has 246 kcal and 13.4g protein.
- Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) carries 5.4g of protein per 100 kcal — more calorie-dense than protein-dense.
- It's a vegetarian cooked dish in the grain legumes group.
- Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.
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How much protein is in Chickpeas (Boiled Chana)?
8.9g per 100 g, or 13.4g in a 1 katori serving — 5.4g of protein per 100 kcal.
Is Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) vegetarian?
Yes — Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) is vegetarian.
Can I log Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) in IRONSLOG?
Yes — Chickpeas (Boiled Chana) is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.