Moong Dal Cheela Calories & Nutrition

Moong Dal Cheela has 145 calories per 2 pieces (97 kcal per 100 g)

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

Moong Dal Cheela Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 97 kcal 6.7 g 12 g 2.3 g
2 pieces standard 150 g 145 kcal 10 g 18 g 3.5 g
2 pieces 300 g 290 kcal 20 g 36 g 7 g
3 pieces 450 g 435 kcal 30 g 54 g 10.5 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Moong Dal Cheela (per 2 pieces)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 145 kcal 97 kcal 7%
Protein 10 g 6.7 g 20%
Carbohydrates 18 g 12 g 6%
Fat 3.5 g 2.3 g 5%
Fiber 3 g 2 g 12%
Sugar 1.5 g 1 g 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 10 g · 28%
Carbs 18 g · 50%
Fat 3.5 g · 22%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 145 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 31 min
Cycling 21 min
Running 16 min
Yoga 41 min

Is Moong Dal Cheela good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Moong Dal Cheela carries roughly 97 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. 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 Moong Dal Cheela good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Moong Dal Cheela provides about 6.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 6.9 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 Moong Dal Cheela

Excellent high-protein vegetarian breakfast. Gluten-free alternative to wheat. Add vegetables for more fiber. Low glycemic index.

About Moong Dal Cheela

Green gram pancake is a protein-rich breakfast option. Made from ground moong dal, it provides plant protein without gluten.

Frequently asked questions about Moong Dal Cheela

2 pieces (150 g) contains approximately 145 calories, along with 10 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 3.5 g fat.

100 g of Moong Dal Cheela contains about 97 calories, 6.7 g protein, 12 g carbs and 2.3 g fat.

2 pieces works out to roughly 145 calories and 10 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Moong Dal Cheela carries roughly 97 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. 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.

Moong Dal Cheela contains about 6.7 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.

Moong Dal Cheela provides roughly 12 g of carbohydrates and 1 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.

Moong Dal Cheela is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 145 calories in 2 pieces moong dal cheela takes brisk walking for about 31 minutes, or cycling for about 21 minutes, or running for about 16 minutes, or yoga for about 41 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: 29 August 2026

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