Indian food calories
Calories in Idli
Calories, protein, carbs and fat in idli, by home portion and per 100 g, from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017.
A medium idli weighs about 40 g. Sambar adds protein and fibre, while coconut chutney adds fat and calories.
Made with: rice 12 g, urad dal 4 g.
Also called: idly.
Calories in idli by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 idli | 56 kcal | 1.9 g | 11 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 idlis | 112 kcal | 3.8 g | 23 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 idlis | 167 kcal | 5.6 g | 34 g | 0.4 g |
| 4 idlis | 223 kcal | 7.5 g | 46 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 139 kcal | 4.7 g | 29 g | 0.3 g |
Common combos with idli
| Plate | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 3 idli | 167 kcal | 5.6 g |
| 1 plate idli sambar | 367 kcal | 12 g |
| 2 rava idli | 138 kcal | 3.9 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 idli?
1 idli has about 56 kcal, with 1.9 g protein, 11 g carbs and 0.1 g fat (IFCT 2017).
How many calories are in 100 g of idli?
100 g of idli has about 139 kcal and 4.7 g protein.
How much protein is in idli?
1 idli gives about 1.9 g protein. For a full meal total, add everything on your plate in the free Groteins calorie calculator.
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR-NIN). Values are for home style cooking with a normal amount of oil, and a katori of 150 ml. Real values change with recipe and portion size. This is general information, not medical advice.