Lentils
How many calories in Dal?
Dal has about 230 calories per 1 cup / about 240g. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 1 cup / about 240g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 13g |
| Carbs | 34g |
| Fat | 6g |
What affects Dal calories?
Dal is usually a moderate-calorie, high-fiber lentil dish, but the final number changes with tadka, ghee, butter, or cream.
Tracking tip: A simple home dal and a restaurant dal makhani can be hundreds of calories apart because of added fat.
Common questions
How many calories are in Dal?
Dal has about 230 calories per 1 cup / about 240g. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in Dal?
A typical serving of dal has about 13g protein, 34g carbs, and 6g fat per 1 cup / about 240g.
How should I track Dal accurately?
A simple home dal and a restaurant dal makhani can be hundreds of calories apart because of added fat.
Track Dal in Calofy AI
Calofy AI lets you log dal by photo, voice, or text. Instead of searching a database and guessing the closest match, you can describe the actual plate and get a meal-specific calorie and macro estimate in seconds.
Track Dal freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change.
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Last updated 2026-05-19. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.