Besan Chilla Calories & Nutrition (बेसन चीला)

Besan Chilla has 109 calories per 1 chilla (136 kcal per 100 g)

Breakfast Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Breakfast
109 kcal

Besan Chilla Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Besan Chilla broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 chilla standard 80 g 109 kcal 6.2 g 16.8 g 2.3 g
100 g 100 g 136 kcal 7.8 g 21 g 2.9 g
2 chillas 160 g 218 kcal 12.4 g 33.6 g 4.6 g
3 chillas 240 g 327 kcal 18.6 g 50.4 g 6.9 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Besan Chilla (per 1 chilla)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 109 kcal 136 kcal 5%
Protein 6.2 g 7.8 g 12%
Carbohydrates 16.8 g 21 g 6%
Fat 2.3 g 2.9 g 4%
Fiber 3.4 g 4.3 g 14%
Sugar 1.5 g 1.9 g 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6.2 g · 22%
Carbs 16.8 g · 60%
Fat 2.3 g · 18%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 109 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 23 min
Cycling 16 min
Running 12 min
Yoga 31 min

Is Besan Chilla good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Besan Chilla carries roughly 136 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Besan Chilla good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Besan Chilla provides about 7.8 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 5.7 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Besan Chilla

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Besan Chilla

A thin pancake of gram flour batter with onion, tomato and green chilli, cooked on a tawa.

Frequently asked questions about Besan Chilla

1 chilla besan chilla (80 g) contains approximately 109 calories, along with 6.2 g protein, 16.8 g carbohydrates and 2.3 g fat.

1 besan chilla (80 g) mein lagbhag 109 calorie aur 6.2 g protein hota hai. Isme 16.8 g carbs aur 2.3 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 बेसन चीला (80 ग्राम) में लगभग 109 कैलोरी और 6.2 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 16.8 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 2.3 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Besan Chilla contains about 136 calories, 7.8 g protein, 21 g carbs and 2.9 g fat.

2 chillas works out to roughly 218 calories and 12.4 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Besan Chilla carries roughly 136 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Besan Chilla contains about 7.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Besan Chilla provides roughly 21 g of carbohydrates and 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Besan Chilla is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 109 calories in 1 chilla besan chilla takes brisk walking for about 23 minutes, or cycling for about 16 minutes, or running for about 12 minutes, or yoga for about 31 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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