Rajma has 225 kcal per 1 cup, with 15 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
Rajma is a high-protein food: 26% of its calories come from protein. Most of its calories (70%) come from carbohydrates.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
Rajma is the Hindi name for red kidney beans and for the Punjabi curry they star in, usually eaten as rajma chawal with rice. These values are for one cup of plain cooked beans, which are high in protein and fiber and very low in fat. The onion-tomato masala adds calories through its oil or ghee, so count that separately when estimating a homemade bowl.
Also known as: rajmah, kidney beans, red kidney beans, rajma masala, rajma chawal
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 225 kcal | 15 g | 40 g | 1 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 450 kcal | 30 g | 80 g | 2 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 675 kcal | 45 g | 120 g | 3 g |
One serving (1 cup) is 11% of a 2,000 kcal day and 15% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 15 g of protein, which is 15% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajma | 1 cup | 225 kcal | 15 g |
| Upma | 1 cup | 210 kcal | 5 g |
| Poha | 1 cup | 250 kcal | 5 g |
| Naan | 1 piece | 262 kcal | 9 g |
| Samosa | 1 piece | 262 kcal | 4 g |
| Palak Paneer | 1 cup | 270 kcal | 14 g |
| Sweet Lassi | 250ml | 180 kcal | 6 g |
Rajma has 225 kcal per 1 cup. That serving also has 15 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.
Rajma has 15 g of protein per 1 cup, so 26% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Rajma can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.