Tata Sampann Unpolished Toor Dal
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (18.2g per 100g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (11.6g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Toor Dal
Our take
CleanPlate reviewUnpolished toor dal: 18 g protein, 11.6 g fibre
Tata Sampann Unpolished Toor Dal is a 1 kg pack of split pigeon peas. The pack prints no ingredient list, so it is scored as a single ingredient. The panel is printed per 100 g.
CleanPlate scores it CA1. The C for nutrition is middling: 18.2 g protein and 11.6 g fibre per 100 g. The A for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by toor dal), and almost no additives. The 1 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest (sodium 14.4 mg, free sugar 0 g, saturated fat 0.4 g per 100 g).
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- On the packHolds
“Unpolished”
The back says the dal is not polished with water, oil or leather.
- On the packHolds
“Rich in Fiber”
11.6 g fibre per 100 g is above the 6 g high line.
- On the packHolds
“Source of Protein”
18.2 g per 100 g is above the 5.5 g source line.
How CA1 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 18.2 g
- Fibre
- 11.6 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 364 kcal
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Toor Dal
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 14.4 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.4 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Toor dal (no ingredient list is printed on the pack; the product name is used).
Per 100 g: 364 kcal, 1.3 g fat of which 0.4 g saturated, 0.5 g sugar of which 0 g added, 11.6 g fibre, 18.2 g protein, 14.4 mg sodium. No ingredient list appears on any pack image, so the single ingredient comes from the product name. The panel is read from the back, per 100 g beside a 30 g serve column; the Atwater check passes (365 against 364 kcal).
Ingredients to watch
- MicronutrientsWorth watching
No iron, calcium or vitamins are printed.
- Protein and fibreFine
18.2 g protein and 11.6 g fibre per 100 g.
- Risk nutrientsFine
Sodium 14 mg, saturated fat 0.4 g and no added sugar.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Dal is a complete protein"
Pulse protein is low in methionine, so it is credited at 65%; pair with rice or roti.
Myth: "Unpolished is the same as organic"
It describes milling only.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsDaily
- ChildrenDaily
- Diabetes or prediabetesA good choice
Smarter ways to eat it
Pair with a grain
Dal with rice or roti gives a fuller amino-acid mix.
Soak first
Soaking shortens cooking time.
Common questions
Is Tata Sampann Unpolished Toor Dal healthy?
Tata Sampann Unpolished Toor Dal scores CA1 (Very Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a strong choice that holds up on nutrition and ingredients. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: High protein (18.2g per 100g); High fibre (11.6g); No added sugar.
What does the CA1 score mean?
The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (1) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): clean.
Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.