CaloSign inCalories in Idli
1 idli (45 g) has about 53 kcal - also called iddly, idly.
Per 1 idli (45 g), with 0.9 g fibre.
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10 minutes of brisk walking burns it off - or a guided home workout that counts every rep with you.
Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 idli (45 g) | 53 | 1.7 g | 11.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 idlis (90 g) | 106 | 3.4 g | 22.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 idlis (135 g) | 159 | 5.1 g | 33.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g | 118 | 3.8 g | 24.8 g | 0.3 g |
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Rice (white, raw): 22 g
- Urad dal (raw): 8 g
It finishes at about 90 g once cooked. Two idlis from a rice and urad batter, steamed. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether idli fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log idli in CaloDaily in one tap - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 idli takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 idli?
About 53 kcal for 45 g, with 1.7 g protein, 11.2 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
Ek idli mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek idli (45 g) mein lagbhag 53 calorie hoti hai, aur 1.7 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 idli?
About 10 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
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