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Dal Palak at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
30
low
Glycemic load / serving
6
low
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
unprocessed or minimally processed

Indian cuisine · Gluten-Free · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 200 g).

Dal Palak nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories180 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrate28 g
Fiber8 g
Sugars3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat6 g
Saturated fat1 g
Sodium400 mg

Typical ingredients: split yellow lentils (dal), spinach (palak), onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, green chili, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, oil

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Common questions about dal palak

How many calories are in dal palak?

NutriOptio estimates 180 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) of a typical dal palak recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is dal palak good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 6, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of dal palak?

NutriOptio grades a typical dal palak A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own dal palak

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical dal palak in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.