Chole (Chickpea Curry) Calories and Nutrition
Also known as: Chana masala, Kabuli chana curry
1 bowl (~200 g) of Chole (Chickpea Curry) contains 172 calories, 2.6g protein, 28.6g carbs and 5.2g fat — a vegan dish in the lentils & dals category.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 bowl (~200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85.8 kcal | 171.6 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Carbs | 14.3 g | 28.6 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 5.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 880 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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How Chole (Chickpea Curry) fits in your diet
A 1 bowl (~200 g) of chole (chickpea curry) contributes about 9% of a 2,000-kcal daily target and roughly 5% of an average adult's 50 g daily protein floor. Typically made with chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, chana masala, oil.
Chickpeas simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Quintessential Punjabi dish. For a balanced Indian plate, pair it with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs or chicken), a sabzi and a small portion of curd or salad. Restaurant or street-style versions can run 20–40% higher in calories because of extra oil, ghee or cream — adjust portion size accordingly.
Cuisine region: punjabi.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chole (Chickpea Curry)?
Chole (Chickpea Curry) has roughly 300 kcal per 1 bowl (~200 g) (about 150 kcal per 100 g). Macros: 14g protein, 42g carbs, 8g fat.
Is Chole (Chickpea Curry) good for weight loss?
Moderate. Chole (Chickpea Curry) at 300 kcal per serving fits a calorie-counted diet if portioned correctly. Pair with protein and fibre to slow digestion.
How much protein is in Chole (Chickpea Curry)?
Chole (Chickpea Curry) delivers about 14g protein per 1 bowl (~200 g). Pair with dal, paneer, eggs or chicken to hit a complete protein target.
Can diabetics eat Chole (Chickpea Curry)?
Diabetics can eat chole (chickpea curry) in controlled portions. The 42g of carbs per serving is significant — eat with protein and fibre, and check post-meal glucose.
How does Chole (Chickpea Curry) fit into a balanced Indian meal?
Chole (Chickpea Curry) sits well alongside dal, a vegetable sabzi, curd and a small green salad. Keep the plate balanced — roughly half vegetables, a quarter protein source, a quarter starches — and you will hit your macros without overeating.
Sources
Nutrition values for chole (chickpea curry) are sourced from Open Food Facts. Per-100 g figures scaled to the selected serving above.
Primary reference: View on Open Food Facts
Updated: 17/5/2026