CaloSign inCalories in Ven pongal
1 katori of ven pongal (180 g) has about 301 kcal - also called pongal, khara pongal.
Per 1 katori (180 g), with 3.2 g fibre.
Log ven pongal in one tap, or just say it: “ek katori ven pongal”, in English or any of nine Indian languages.
Have moong dal and rice at home? CaloDaily plans ven pongal into your week, in the right portion for your target.
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 (180 g) | 301 | 7.4 g | 44.3 g | 10.4 g |
| 1 plate (220 g) | 367 | 9 g | 54.1 g | 12.8 g |
| 100 g | 167 | 4.1 g | 24.6 g | 5.8 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Ven pongal | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 katori (180 g) | 301 | 10.4 g |
| Restaurant, the same 180 g | 317 | 14.6 g |
| Restaurant, 1 serving (300 g) | 528 | 24.3 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant and home-made ven pongal are close - about 5% apart. What changes most is the serving: a restaurant serving is about 300 g, against 180 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 528 kcal against 301. Ordering it? See restaurant ven pongal.
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): 50 g
- Moong dal (raw): 20 g
- Ghee: 10 g
- Cashews: 5 g
It finishes at about 220 g once cooked. Rice and moong dal cooked soft, finished with ghee and pepper. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether ven pongal fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log ven pongal in CaloDaily by the katori - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 katori of ven pongal 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 ven pongal?
About 301 kcal for 180 g, with 7.4 g protein, 44.3 g carbs and 10.4 g fat.
Ek katori ven pongal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek katori ven pongal (180 g) mein lagbhag 301 calorie hoti hai, aur 7.4 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 katori of ven pongal?
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.
How many calories are in home-made ven pongal compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant and home-made ven pongal are close - about 5% apart. What changes most is the serving: a restaurant serving is about 300 g, against 180 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 528 kcal against 301.
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