Chana dal fry vs dal palak: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick dal palak; for muscle gain chana dal fry does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chana dal fry | Dal palak |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 181 kcal | 167 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.3 g | 5.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 34% | 30% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 181 vs 167 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (8 vs 9 g).
- For protein per calorie, dal palak wins with 5.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Dal palak, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chana dal fry, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.