Calories in Idli
One piece of Idli is about 40 g, which comes to 52 kcal and 1.6 g of protein — roughly 3% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Idli nutrition
| Per | 1 piece (40 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 52 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 4.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 26.0 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 derived (rice+urad).
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is an ordinary everyday food.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Steamed rice (cooked) — 195 kcal per katori
- Thatte idli (Karnataka plate idli) — 117 kcal per piece
- Basmati rice (cooked) — 195 kcal per katori
- Poha (flattened rice) — 196 kcal per katori
Common questions
How many calories in 1 piece of Idli?
About 52 kcal per piece (40 g), and 130 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Idli?
About 1.6 g per piece, which is 4.0 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.