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Yellow Dal Tadka vs Panchmel Dal

Simple comparison

Better choice

Panchmel Dal is the recommended pick.

Panchmel Dal fits this comparison better based on nutrition and cooking style.

Nutrition shown approx per eating portion

Food note

These are close.

Both are similar for regular eating. Main watch-out: moderately calorie-heavy.

Yellow Dal Tadka

Everyday-friendly

Looks more suitable for regular eating because the nutrition profile is easier to balance.

moderately calorie-heavy

Panchmel Dal

Everyday-friendly

Looks more suitable for regular eating because the nutrition profile is easier to balance.

moderately calorie-heavy

Yellow Dal Tadka

Food 1

Yellow Dal Tadka

North Indian · Approx Rs 70

Everyday-friendly
557 kcal28.6g protein18.4g fiber40 min
Panchmel Dal

Food 2

Better

Panchmel Dal

North Indian · Approx Rs 75

Everyday-friendly
576 kcal27.6g protein23.7g fiber40 min

Clear reasons

Fiber

Panchmel Dal has more fiber (23.7 g).

Sodium

Yellow Dal Tadka has lower sodium (70 mg).

Fat

Yellow Dal Tadka has lower fat (18.4 g).

Side-by-side numbers

Calories

Lower is better

Close
Yellow Dal Tadka

557 kcal

Panchmel Dal

576 kcal

Protein

Higher is better

Close
Yellow Dal Tadka

28.6 g

Panchmel Dal

27.6 g

Fiber

Higher is better

Panchmel Dal
Yellow Dal Tadka

18.4 g

Panchmel Dal

23.7 g

Carbs

Higher is better

Close
Yellow Dal Tadka

72.2 g

Panchmel Dal

76.7 g

Fat

Lower is better

Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow Dal Tadka

18.4 g

Panchmel Dal

19.9 g

Sodium

Lower is better

Yellow Dal Tadka
Yellow Dal Tadka

70 mg

Panchmel Dal

86 mg

Time

Lower is better

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Yellow Dal Tadka

40 min

Panchmel Dal

40 min

Keep in mind

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