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Cheela (moong dal): the honest calorie talk

Cheela (moong dal): the honest calorie talk

Cheela (moong dal) is 130 kcal per 1 piece (70g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.

26 Aug 2026 · Burnie Academy
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When you log Cheela (moong dal) in Burnie, we count 1 piece (70g) as 130 kcal. Treat it as the log number, not a lab test on your plate. People love Cheela (moong dal) because it is the honest protein of a Hindi kitchen. 130 kcal for this serving is usually a fair deal if the tadka stays small.

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