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Roasted chana
Also called bhuna chana, roasted gram, roasted Bengal gram, futana, dalia, pottukadalai, putnalu, hurigadale
Plain dry-roasted Bengal gram (chana) eaten as a crunchy snack, without salt, oil or masala coating. It gives protein and fibre.
The short answer
Roasted chana has about 99 kcal in a regular serving (1 handful, about 30 g), with 6.5 g of protein and 4.5 g of fibre. It rates 3.0/5 (moderate fit) for weight management: it is rich in fibre for its calories and a regular serving is a modest portion, but it packs a lot of calories into each gram.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 23 Oct 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 99 kcal
- 1 handful (about 30 g)
- For weight management
- 3.0 / 5Rated 3 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 6.5 g · 4.5 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 20 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
Roasted chana nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 handful, about 30 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 99 kcal | 329 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 21.55 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g | 46.72 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g | 5.31 g |
| Fibre | 4.5 g | 15.15 g |
IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), B001 Bengal gram, dal (raw values used for the dry-roasted dal). Source: IFCT 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), 2017. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is roasted chana good for weight management?
It rates 3.0/5, a moderate fit, because it is rich in fibre for its calories and a regular serving is a modest portion, but it packs a lot of calories into each gram.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)3.29 kcal · 21/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)6.5 g · 65/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)4.6 g · 100/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)99 of 200 kcal (snack) · 100/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have roasted chana
- Measure a small handful of about 30 g instead of eating from the packet
- Choose plain roasted chana over masala-coated, salted or fried ones
- Have it with a fruit or a glass of buttermilk instead of biscuits
- Soak or crush it if it is too hard to chew
Common questions about roasted chana
How many calories are in roasted chana?
About 99 kcal in 1 handful, about 30 g, or 329 kcal per 100 g.
Is roasted chana good for weight management?
It rates 3.0/5, a moderate fit: it is rich in fibre for its calories and a regular serving is a modest portion, but it packs a lot of calories into each gram. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in roasted chana?
About 6.5 g in 1 handful, about 30 g, which is 6.5 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in roasted chana?
About 20 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
Is roasted chana good for weight management?
A handful of about 30 g gives around 99 kcal, 6.5 g of protein and 4.5 g of fibre, so it is a filling snack when plain and measured.
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