Food 1
Dal Makhani
Punjabi · Approx Rs 95
Everyday-friendly615 kcal30.5g protein28.6g fiber65 min
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Dal Makhani vs Rajma Chawal
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Dal Makhani and Rajma Chawal are close.
The difference is small. Choose based on taste, quantity, and what else you are eating.
Nutrition shown approx per eating portion
Food note
Rajma Chawal is the better regular pick.
Rajma Chawal looks easier to fit into regular eating because it has strong protein for fullness. Dal Makhani is less ideal for regular eating because moderately calorie-heavy.
Dal Makhani
Everyday-friendlyLooks more suitable for regular eating because the nutrition profile is easier to balance.
moderately calorie-heavy
Rajma Chawal
Everyday-friendlyLooks more suitable for regular eating because the nutrition profile is easier to balance.
moderately calorie-heavy
Food 2
Rajma Chawal
North Indian · Approx Rs 140
Everyday-friendly512 kcal30.6g protein21.6g fiber55 min
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Close choice
Both foods are close in this comparison. Pick by taste, portion size, and what else is on the plate.
Calories
Rajma Chawal has lower calories (512 kcal).
Fiber
Dal Makhani has more fiber (28.6 g).
Side-by-side numbers
Calories
Lower is better
Dal Makhani
615 kcal
Rajma Chawal
512 kcal
Protein
Higher is better
Dal Makhani
30.5 g
Rajma Chawal
30.6 g
Fiber
Higher is better
Dal Makhani
28.6 g
Rajma Chawal
21.6 g
Carbs
Higher is better
Dal Makhani
71.3 g
Rajma Chawal
150.0 g
Fat
Lower is better
Dal Makhani
23.9 g
Rajma Chawal
9.0 g
Sodium
Lower is better
Dal Makhani
92 mg
Rajma Chawal
62 mg
Time
Lower is better
Dal Makhani
65 min
Rajma Chawal
55 min
ItemDal MakhaniRajma Chawal
Calories615 kcal512 kcal
Protein30.5 g30.6 g
Fiber28.6 g21.6 g
Carbs71.3 g150.0 g
Fat23.9 g9.0 g
Sodium92 mg62 mg
Time65 min55 min
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