Calories in Roasted chana: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of roasted chana (1 handful, about 30 g) has 113 kcal, with 6.1 g protein, 18.9 g carbohydrate and 1.8 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 378 kcal. That is 5.4 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 kcal | 378 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 20.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 63 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 6 g |
| Fibre | 3.7 g | 12.2 g |
Serving: 1 handful, about 30 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One handful of about 30 g of roasted chana is what fits in a small cupped hand, roughly two tablespoons.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 113 kcal, one serving is about 7 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 9 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. It is one of the best Indian snacks for calories, protein and fibre. A handful in the afternoon is a steady way to bridge to dinner.
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.
If you are watching sugar or carbohydrate, see the diabetes diet chart for Indian meals. Similar foods: Pakora, Bhel puri and Pani puri.
How cooking changes the number
The number here is based on dry chickpeas. Salted and masala versions add sodium and sometimes oil.
A swap to try
Try Roasted makhana. Makhana is lighter and crunchier if you want something airy. Roasted makhana (1 small bowl, about 30 g) comes to 111 kcal, which is 2 kcal less than 113 for roasted chana.
Who might want to watch it
Roasted chana can cause gas. Eat a small handful at a time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted makhana | 1 small bowl, about 30 g | 111 | 4.3 g |
| Pakora | 5 pieces, about 80 g | 100 | 3.9 g |
| Bhel puri | 1 plate, about 120 g | 171 | 3.9 g |
| Pani puri | 6 puri with pani, about 120 g | 185 | 4.4 g |
| Samosa | 1 samosa, about 60 g | 186 | 3.1 g |
| Veg momos | 5 pieces, about 125 g | 223 | 5.5 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: 30 g chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, which cooks down to about 30 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 173756
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.
