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Masoor Dal at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
28
low
Glycemic load / serving
14
medium
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
unprocessed or minimally processed

Indian cuisine · Gluten-Free · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 100 g (dry).

Masoor Dal nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories353 kcal
Protein25 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Fiber10 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat1 g
Saturated fat0.2 g
Sodium6 mg

Typical ingredients: Masoor dal (red lentils)

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Common questions about masoor dal

How many calories are in masoor dal?

NutriOptio estimates 353 calories in one serving (100 g (dry)) of a typical masoor dal recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is masoor dal good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 14, which is medium (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 masoor dal?

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

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical masoor dal 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.