Calories in Poha
1 katori of poha (150 g) has about 287 kcal - also called kanda poha, flattened rice breakfast, avalakki.
Per 1 katori (150 g), with 2.3 g fibre.
Log poha in one tap, or just say it: “ek katori poha”, in English or any of nine Indian languages.
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1 hour 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 katori (150 g) | 287 | 5.9 g | 40.2 g | 11.7 g |
| 1 plate (160 g) | 306 | 6.2 g | 42.9 g | 12.5 g |
| 100 g | 191 | 3.9 g | 26.8 g | 7.8 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:
- Poha (flattened rice): 50 g
- Onion: 30 g
- Peanuts: 10 g
- Cooking oil: 7 g
It finishes at about 160 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 poha fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log poha in CaloDaily by the katori - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 katori of poha takes about 1 hour 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 poha?
About 287 kcal for 150 g, with 5.9 g protein, 40.2 g carbs and 11.7 g fat.
Ek katori poha mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek katori poha (150 g) mein lagbhag 287 calorie hoti hai, aur 5.9 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 katori of poha?
About 1 hour 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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