View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Tarka Dal
Tarka Dal by Marks & Spencer provides 166 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. That is 25% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Plant-based meals category and comes in a 250g pack. Contains: mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | 129 +29% |
| Total fat | 10.2 g | 4.8 +112% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 1 −18% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 14.7 −29% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | 2.7 −25% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.5 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 3.5 |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 5.2 +5% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.8 −33% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 803 Plant-based meals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other plant-based meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked Lentils (75%) (Water Red Lentils Chana Dal Lentils) Rapeseed Oil Tomatoes (4.5%) Garlic Purée Shallots Tomato Paste, Ginger Purée Green Chillies. Cinger Salt Coriander. Turmeric Ground Cumin, ground Garam Masala (Roasted Black Pepper Roasted, coriander, Mace, Roasted Fennel Seeds, Sweet Cinnamon (Cassia) Ginger Cloves), Ground Paprika, Cumin Seeds, curry Leaves, Black Mustard Seeds, Dried Red Chillies
- Allergens
- Mustard
Product details
- Quantity
- 250g
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00369848
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tarka Dal?
Tarka Dal contains 166 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Tarka Dal?
Tarka Dal has 2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tarka Dal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Tarka Dal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a NOVA 3 
a 
a NOVA 3 
a NOVA 3 More plant-based meals
View all →
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 3 
b NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
a NOVA 3 More from Marks & Spencer
View all →
c 
e NOVA 3 
e NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
b NOVA 1 
e NOVA 3