Nutritional Facts of Rajma, Calories in Rajma
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How many calories does one serving of Rajma have?
One serving of Rajma gives 232 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 112 calories, proteins account for 38 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 82 calories. One serving of Rajma provides about 12 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.
Rajma is the most popular North Indian dish loved by the Punjabis. Rajma is cooked kidney beans flavoured with ginger, green chillies, tomoatoes, onions, spices and masala powder.
Is Rajma healthy?
Yes, rajma is healthy. Made mainly of cooked rajma, tomatoes, onions, spices and masala powder.
Let's understand the ingredients of Rajma.
Rajma : One cup of cooked kidney beans has 26.2% of your daily Magnesium requirements. Rajma is a complex carb and rich in Fibre which helps in Lowering Cholesterol levels. Rajma is rich in Potassium which is critical for those with High Blood Pressure as it lessens the impact of sodium. Eating rajma is good for diabetics due to high fiber in it. See here for 10 health benefits of rajma and why you should eat it.
Onions : Yes, its a great Anti Oxidant. The phytochemical present in onions along with their Vitamin C help boost your immunity. The chromium in onions help regulate your blood pressure. The sulphur in the onion which brings you tears is actually good for your eyes. Raw onions keep your heart healthy and see here for total benefits of onions.
Tomatoes : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.
What to have Rajma with?
We suggest to have rajma with a whole wheat roti to make a healthy combination.
What you should not have Rajma with?
We all love Rajma with chawal. But, rice will cause a spike in your blood sugar levels and make it now unhealthy for diabetics. So if you have a health issue, then read is white rice good for you? If you are healthy, then we suggest to have more rajma and less white rice.
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How to burn 232 calories that come from Rajma?
Walking (6 kmph) = 1hr 10 mins
Running (11 kmph) = 23 mins
Cycling (30 kmph) = 31 mins
Swimming (2 kmph) = 40 mins
Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.
Energy | 232 cal |
Protein | 9.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 28 g |
Fiber | 2.7 g |
Fat | 9.1 g |
Cholesterol | 7.5 mg |
Vitamin A | 313.9 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin C | 14.7 mg |
Folic Acid | 161.7 mcg |
Calcium | 136.9 mg |
Iron | 2.4 mg |
Magnesium | 78.6 mg |
Phosphorus | 178.6 mg |
Sodium | 34.5 mg |
Potassium | 634.2 mg |
Zinc | 1.8 mg |

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