Calories in Macher jhol (Bengali fish curry)
One katori of Macher jhol (Bengali fish curry) is about 150 g, which comes to 168 kcal and 21.0 g of protein — roughly 11% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Macher jhol (Bengali fish curry) nutrition
| Per | 1 katori (150 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 168 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 21.0 g | 14.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g | 5.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.9 g | 0.6 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 a genuinely high-protein choice for its calories.
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
- Fish curry (rohu / kingfish) — 192 kcal per katori
- Fish fry (shallow) — 190 kcal per piece
Common questions
How many calories in 1 katori of Macher jhol (Bengali fish curry)?
About 168 kcal per katori (150 g), and 112 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Macher jhol (Bengali fish curry)?
About 21.0 g per katori, which is 14.0 g per 100 g.
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