Calories in Rajma masala: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of rajma masala (1 katori, about 150 g) has 160 kcal, with 6.7 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 6.4 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 107 kcal. That is 4.2 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (150 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 107 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 13.3 g |
| Fat | 6.4 g | 4.2 g |
| Fibre | 4.9 g | 3.3 g |
Serving: 1 katori, about 150 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One katori of about 150 g of rajma masala is a thick, brown-red gravy with soft kidney beans. The beans should crush easily between two fingers.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 160 kcal, one serving is about 10 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 13 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Rajma with rice is a complete lunch for many families. It gives protein and fibre, so it holds you for hours. One katori of rajma with one katori of rice is a sensible plate.
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: Chana dal, Dal makhani and Masoor dal.
How cooking changes the number
Dried beans must be soaked and well cooked. The onion tomato masala, not the beans, brings most of the oil.
A swap to try
Try Chole masala. Chole is a similar bean and gravy dish if you want variety. Chole masala (1 katori, about 150 g) comes to 179 kcal, which is 19 kcal more than 160 for rajma masala, but it brings something different to the plate.
Who might want to watch it
Rajma can cause gas, especially if you are not used to it. Cook it thoroughly and eat smaller portions at first.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chole masala | 1 katori, about 150 g | 179 | 6.6 g |
| Chana dal | 1 katori, about 150 g | 158 | 6 g |
| Dal makhani | 1 katori, about 150 g | 179 | 7 g |
| Masoor dal | 1 katori, about 150 g | 132 | 6.2 g |
| Sambar | 1 katori, about 150 g | 129 | 6.5 g |
| Toor dal tadka | 1 katori, about 150 g | 128 | 5.7 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: 28 g beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, 6 g oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, 20 g onions, 25 g tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average, which cooks down to about 150 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 173744
- Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 172370
- 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
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.
