Energy
middle half145 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 167 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 137–189 kcal
Based on 60 records reporting energy.
Beans, nuts & protein foodsmoderate variability
Dal calories: 348 per 1 cup (240 g)
This exact USDA record reports 348 calories for 1 cup (240 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cup · 240 g
- Calories
- 348 kcal
- Protein
- 20.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 46.1 g
- Total fat
- 10.3 g
- Fiber
- 18 g
- Sodium
- 742 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 240 g
348calories
Dal
- Protein
- 20.6 g
- Carbs
- 46.1 g
- Fat
- 10.3 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 348 calories for 1 cup at 240 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 145 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 20.6 g protein, 18 g fiber, and 742 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, representing 95.2% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2707427: “Dal.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2707427, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 180 g | 261 kcal | 15.5 g | 13.5 g | 556 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 240 g | 348 kcal | 20.6 g | 18 g | 742 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 300 g | 435 kcal | 25.8 g | 22.5 g | 927 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Beans, peas, legumes
The comparison set contains 60 exact records in the Beans, peas, legumes USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2707427’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half8.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 8.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 7.3–8.9 g
Based on 60 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half7.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 7.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 5.9–7.8 g
Based on 60 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half309 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 273 mg
- Middle 50%
- 220–344 mg
Based on 60 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2707427’s 240 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Dietary fiber; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Dietary fiber18 g
≈ 64% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron8 mg
≈ 42% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium742 mg
≈ 32% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat6 g
≈ 30% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Dal,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707425 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 240 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 180–300 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 261 kcal and 435 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2707425
At an equal 100 g, this record has 3.9 g more total fat than “Lentils, from dried, no added fat.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt supplies 95.2% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Dal” fits. Inspect FDC 2707425 when “from dried; no added fat” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Dal
- Exact source wording
- “Dal”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707427 · FNDDS 41305050
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Butter oil, anhydrous
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Lentils, from dried, no added fat
- Exact source wording
- “Lentils, from dried, no added fat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2707425 · FNDDS 41305000
- Named qualifiers
- from dried · no added fat
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordDal | 240 g348 kcal | 145 kcal | 8.6 g | 4.3 g | 7.5 g | 309 mg |
| Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat | 90 g131 kcal | 146 kcal | 8.2 g | 3.2 g | 7.3 g | 327 mg |
| Pinto beans, from dried, no added fat | 90 g128 kcal | 142 kcal | 9 g | 0.7 g | 8.9 g | 232 mg |
| Beans and tomatoes, fat added | 130 g185 kcal | 142 kcal | 6.1 g | 5.6 g | 6.1 g | 351 mg |
| Edamame, cooked | 80 g112 kcal | 140 kcal | 11.5 g | 7.6 g | 5 g | 127 mg |
| White beans, from dried, no added fat | 90 g124 kcal | 138 kcal | 9.7 g | 0.4 g | 6.3 g | 237 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707427: its source amount is 240 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2707427, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
348 kcal
240 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2707427, Dietary fiber is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Dietary fiber
18 g≈ 64% Daily ValueIron
7.6 mg≈ 42% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707427’s 240 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2707427 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 20.6 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2707427 at 240 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 18 g dietary fiber, about 64% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 742 mg sodium, about 32% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 240 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 348 kcal 145 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 20.6 g 8.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 46.1 g 19.2 g | 17% 7% |
| Total fat | 10.3 g 4.3 g | 13% 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 18 g 7.5 g | 64% 27% |
| Sugars | 4.1 g 1.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 741.6 mg 309 mg | 32% 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g 2.5 g | 30% 13% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g 1.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g 0.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 24 mg 10 mg | 8% 3% |
| Potassium | 844.8 mg 352 mg | 18% 7% |
| Calcium | 45.6 mg 19 mg | 4% 1% |
| Iron | 7.6 mg 3.2 mg | 42% 18% |
| Magnesium | 81.6 mg 34 mg | 19% 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg 1.4 mg | 4% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 79.2 µg 33 µg | 9% 4% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 159.1 g 66.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707427, approximate percentages divide the displayed 240 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2707427 to 3 source inputs totaling 100.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Dal” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, Butter oil, anhydrous, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.8 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without saltUSDA ingredient 16070 · encyclopedia page available | 96 GM | 96 g | 95.2% |
| 2 | Butter oil, anhydrousUSDA ingredient 1003 · encyclopedia page available | 4 GM | 4 g | 4% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.8 GM | 0.8 g | 0.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2707427, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Beans, peas, legumes” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Dal
- USDA category
- Beans, peas, legumes
- FDC ID
- 2707427
- FNDDS code
- 41305050
Closest inspectable record
Lentils, from dried, no added fat
- USDA category
- Beans, peas, legumes
- FDC ID
- 2707425
- FNDDS code
- 41305000
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 115 kcal | +30 kcal |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 9 g | −0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 20 g | −0.8 g |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 0.4 g | +3.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 7.5 g | 7.9 g | −0.4 g |
| Sodium | 309 mg | 233 mg | +76 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 30 more calories, 3.9 g more total fat, and 76 mg more sodium than “Lentils, from dried, no added fat.”
Only this record lists Butter oil, anhydrous. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Butter oil, anhydrous.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 240 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (240 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 90 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (180 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707427 with FDC 2707425 at equal mass; use their 240 g and 90 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707427 versus FDC 2707425 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full beans, peas, legumes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, preparation, added fat, sauce or seasoning.
For “Dal,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
preparation
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 03
added fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
sauce or seasoning
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2707427 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 145 kcal per 100 g becomes 348 kcal at 240 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2707427
FNDDS food code: 41305050
The scaling for FDC 2707427 can be exact while the match to “Dal” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 240 g weight, 3-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.