Food 1
Dry Kala Chana
South Indian · Approx Rs 15
Everyday-friendly134 kcal6.7g protein11.0g fiber45 min
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Dry Kala Chana vs Rajma Chawal
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Better choice
Rajma Chawal is the recommended pick.
Rajma Chawal fits this comparison better based on nutrition and cooking style.
Nutrition shown approx per eating portion
Food note
Dry Kala Chana is the better regular pick.
Dry Kala Chana looks easier to fit into regular eating because it has high fiber. Rajma Chawal is less ideal for regular eating because moderately calorie-heavy.
Dry Kala Chana
Everyday-friendlyLooks more suitable for regular eating because the nutrition profile is easier to balance.
high fiber
Rajma Chawal
Everyday-friendlyLooks more suitable for regular eating because the nutrition profile is easier to balance.
moderately calorie-heavy
Food 2
BetterRajma Chawal
North Indian · Approx Rs 140
Everyday-friendly512 kcal30.6g protein21.6g fiber55 min
Clear reasons
Calories
Dry Kala Chana has lower calories (134 kcal).
Protein
Rajma Chawal has more protein (30.6 g).
Fiber
Rajma Chawal has more fiber (21.6 g).
Side-by-side numbers
Calories
Lower is better
Dry Kala Chana
134 kcal
Rajma Chawal
512 kcal
Protein
Higher is better
Dry Kala Chana
6.7 g
Rajma Chawal
30.6 g
Fiber
Higher is better
Dry Kala Chana
11.0 g
Rajma Chawal
21.6 g
Carbs
Higher is better
Dry Kala Chana
24.4 g
Rajma Chawal
150.0 g
Fat
Lower is better
Dry Kala Chana
2.7 g
Rajma Chawal
9.0 g
Sodium
Lower is better
Dry Kala Chana
118 mg
Rajma Chawal
62 mg
Time
Lower is better
Dry Kala Chana
45 min
Rajma Chawal
55 min
ItemDry Kala ChanaRajma Chawal
Calories134 kcal512 kcal
Protein6.7 g30.6 g
Fiber11.0 g21.6 g
Carbs24.4 g150.0 g
Fat2.7 g9.0 g
Sodium118 mg62 mg
Time45 min55 min
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