Calories in roasted chana
1 handful of roasted chana (30 g) has 111 calories, with 6.8 g of protein, 17.4 g of carbs and 1.6 g of fat. That's 369 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 handful (30 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | 369 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 22.5 g |
| Carbs | 17.4 g | 58.1 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g | 5.2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are from the Indian Food Composition Tables from NIN, Hyderabad, where it's listed as “Roasted chana (Bhuna chana)”. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is roasted chana good for a gym diet?
A good protein source, with 6.1 g for every 100 calories. A boiled egg, for comparison, gives 8.1 g.
Most of its calories come from carbs (63%), then protein (24%) and fat (13%).
A gym meal usually aims for 25 g of protein or more, depending on your daily target. From this alone, that's 3.5 handfuls (about 410 calories). The same 25 g from soya chunks is about 170 calories.
Logging roasted chana in GymSensei
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Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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