Calories in Besan chilla: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of besan chilla (2 chilla, about 140 g) has 275 kcal, with 11.5 g protein, 31.4 g carbohydrate and 11.4 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 196 kcal. That is 4.2 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (140 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 kcal | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 22.4 g |
| Fat | 11.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Fibre | 5.9 g | 4.2 g |
Serving: 2 chilla, about 140 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
Two besan chillas of about 70 g each are thin savoury pancakes, each about the size of a saucer.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 275 kcal, one serving is about 17 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 23 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Besan chilla is a good vegetarian breakfast with a decent amount of protein. Two with a spoon of curd or mint chutney makes a full meal.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
See how protein-rich foods fit a full day in the high protein Indian diet chart. Similar foods: Medu vada, Poha and Sabudana khichdi.
How cooking changes the number
A non-stick pan and a teaspoon of oil is enough. Making them thick or frying them in lots of oil changes the number quickly.
A swap to try
Try Khaman dhokla. Dhokla is steamed, so it avoids the pan oil. Khaman dhokla (4 pieces, about 120 g) comes to 231 kcal, which is 44 kcal less than 275 for besan chilla.
Who might want to watch it
Gram flour can cause gas for some people. Adding ajwain to the batter helps.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khaman dhokla | 4 pieces, about 120 g | 231 | 9.6 g |
| Medu vada | 2 vada, about 100 g | 266 | 12.8 g |
| Poha | 1 plate, about 150 g | 264 | 5.4 g |
| Sabudana khichdi | 1 plate, about 150 g | 313 | 4.8 g |
| Plain dosa | 1 dosa, about 100 g | 210 | 5.7 g |
| Masala dosa | 1 dosa with filling, about 200 g | 368 | 10.9 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. We calculated this dish from USDA values for its ingredients, using a standard home recipe for one serving: 50 g chickpea flour (besan), 20 g onions, 15 g tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average, 8 g oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, which cooks down to about 140 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Chickpea flour (besan), USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 174288
- Onions, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170000
- Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170457
- Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 172370
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
