Lobia Calories & Nutrition (लोबिया)

Lobia has 320 calories per 100g (320 kcal per 100 g)

Dals & Pulses Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
320 kcal

Lobia Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 160 kcal 10.2 g 27.3 g 0.6 g
100 g standard 100 g 320 kcal 20.4 g 54.6 g 1.1 g
200 g 200 g 640 kcal 40.8 g 109.2 g 2.2 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 — Lobia (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 320 kcal 320 kcal 16%
Protein 20.4 g 20.4 g 41%
Carbohydrates 54.6 g 54.6 g 18%
Fat 1.1 g 1.1 g 2%
Fiber 11.5 g 11.5 g 46%
Sugar 1.6 g 1.6 g 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 20.4 g · 26%
Carbs 54.6 g · 70%
Fat 1.1 g · 3%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 320 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 69 min
Cycling 46 min
Running 34 min
Yoga 91 min

Is Lobia good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Lobia carries roughly 320 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 20.4 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 11.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Lobia good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Lobia provides about 20.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 6.4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Lobia

Soak for a few hours before cooking to cut cooking time and improve digestibility. Combine with rice or wheat in the same meal for a more complete protein.

About Lobia

Dried black-eyed peas, cooked into curries and salads.

Frequently asked questions about Lobia

100 g of lobia contains approximately 320 calories, along with 20.4 g protein, 54.6 g carbohydrates and 1.1 g fat.

100 gram lobia (100 g) mein lagbhag 320 calorie aur 20.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 54.6 g carbs aur 1.1 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम लोबिया (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 320 कैलोरी और 20.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 54.6 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 1.1 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Lobia contains about 320 calories, 20.4 g protein, 54.6 g carbs and 1.1 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Lobia carries roughly 320 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 20.4 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 11.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Lobia contains about 20.4 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Lobia provides roughly 54.6 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. 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.

Lobia is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 320 calories in 100 g of lobia takes brisk walking for about 69 minutes, or cycling for about 46 minutes, or running for about 34 minutes, or yoga for about 91 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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