Moth Dal Calories & Nutrition (मोठ दाल)

Moth Dal has 82 calories per 1 katori (55 kcal per 100 g)

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

Moth Dal Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 55 kcal 2 g 5.7 g 2.6 g
1 katori standard 150 g 82 kcal 3 g 8.6 g 3.9 g
1 bowl 200 g 109 kcal 4 g 11.5 g 5.2 g
2 katori 300 g 164 kcal 6 g 17.2 g 7.8 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 — Moth Dal (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 82 kcal 55 kcal 4%
Protein 3 g 2 g 6%
Carbohydrates 8.6 g 5.7 g 3%
Fat 3.9 g 2.6 g 6%
Fiber 2.8 g 1.9 g 11%
Sugar 1 g 0.7 g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3 g · 15%
Carbs 8.6 g · 42%
Fat 3.9 g · 43%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 82 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 18 min
Cycling 12 min
Running 9 min
Yoga 23 min

Is Moth Dal good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Moth Dal carries roughly 55 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 Moth Dal good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Moth Dal provides about 2 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient 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 Moth Dal

Add a squeeze of lemon before eating to help your body absorb the iron in the dal. Pair it with rice or roti to get a more complete protein.

About Moth Dal

Moth beans cooked into a rustic Rajasthani-style dal.

Frequently asked questions about Moth Dal

1 katori moth dal (150 g) contains approximately 82 calories, along with 3 g protein, 8.6 g carbohydrates and 3.9 g fat.

1 katori moth dal (150 g) mein lagbhag 82 calorie aur 3 g protein hota hai. Isme 8.6 g carbs aur 3.9 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी मोठ दाल (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 82 कैलोरी और 3 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 8.6 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 3.9 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Moth Dal contains about 55 calories, 2 g protein, 5.7 g carbs and 2.6 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 164 calories and 6 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Moth Dal carries roughly 55 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.

Moth Dal contains about 2 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.

Moth Dal provides roughly 5.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 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.

Moth Dal is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 82 calories in 1 katori moth dal takes brisk walking for about 18 minutes, or cycling for about 12 minutes, or running for about 9 minutes, or yoga for about 23 minutes.

Compare Moth Dal with other foods

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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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