Is urad dal (black gram) keto?
Urad dal (black gram)
The lentil behind dal makhani, idli and dosa batter, with about 11 g net carbs per half cup cooked. Black soybeans make a creamy, low-carb dal makhani.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup cooked · 90 g- Net carbs
- 11g
- Calories
- 95kcal
- Protein
- 6.8g
- Fat
- 0.5g
- Total carbs
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 5.8 g
About 42 g of urad dal (black gram) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 47% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 18 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5.8 g | 6.4 g |
| Net carbs | 11 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
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Better keto swaps for urad dal (black gram)
Keto substitutes for beans & legumes 5 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is urad dal (black gram) keto?
No — urad dal (black gram) is not keto-friendly. The lentil behind dal makhani, idli and dosa batter, with about 11 g net carbs per half cup cooked. Black soybeans make a creamy, low-carb dal makhani.
How many net carbs are in urad dal (black gram)?
½ cup cooked (90 g) of urad dal (black gram) has about 11 g net carbs (17 g total carbs minus 5.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 12 g net carbs.
How much urad dal (black gram) can I eat on keto?
About 42 g of urad dal (black gram) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 47% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 53% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for urad dal (black gram)?
Try black soybeans (canned), cauliflower. See our full guide: keto substitutes for beans & legumes.
