Calories in Palak paneer
1 katori of palak paneer (180 g) has about 310 kcal - also called saag paneer.
Per 1 katori (180 g), with 3.4 g fibre.
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Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 katori (180 g) | 310 | 17.1 g | 7.7 g | 24.7 g |
| 100 g | 172 | 9.5 g | 4.3 g | 13.7 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Palak paneer | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 katori (180 g) | 310 | 24.7 g |
| Restaurant, the same 180 g | 387 | 34.6 g |
| Restaurant, 1 serving (330 g) | 710 | 63.4 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant palak paneer has about 25% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra oil, butter and cream. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving is about 330 g, against 180 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 710 kcal against 310. Ordering it? See restaurant palak paneer.
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:
- Spinach: 150 g
- Paneer: 80 g
- Onion: 25 g
- Cooking oil: 10 g
It finishes at about 200 g once cooked. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether palak paneer fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log palak paneer in CaloDaily by the katori - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 katori of palak paneer takes about 1 hour 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 katori of palak paneer?
About 310 kcal for 180 g, with 17.1 g protein, 7.7 g carbs and 24.7 g fat.
Ek katori palak paneer mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek katori palak paneer (180 g) mein lagbhag 310 calorie hoti hai, aur 17.1 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 katori of palak paneer?
About 1 hour 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.
How many calories are in home-made palak paneer compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant palak paneer has about 25% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra oil, butter and cream. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving is about 330 g, against 180 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 710 kcal against 310.
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