Calories in Kolkata biryani (with potato)
One plate of Kolkata biryani (with potato) is about 250 g, which comes to 462 kcal and 25.0 g of protein — roughly 31% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Kolkata biryani (with potato) nutrition
| Per | 1 plate (250 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 462 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 25.0 g | 10.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 25.0 g |
| Fat | 15.0 g | 6.0 g |
| Fibre | 3.8 g | 1.5 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is reasonable protein for its calories; a decent amount of fibre.
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
- Egg biryani — 450 kcal per plate
- Paneer biryani — 475 kcal per plate
- Ambur / Dindigul chicken biryani — 475 kcal per plate
- Fish biryani — 445 kcal per plate
Common questions
How many calories in 1 plate of Kolkata biryani (with potato)?
About 462 kcal per plate (250 g), and 185 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Kolkata biryani (with potato)?
About 25.0 g per plate, which is 10.0 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.