Idli sambar calories
इडली सांभर
Soft steamed cakes made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, served with sambar, a lentil and vegetable stew.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Idli sambar (2 idli with 1 bowl of sambar) has about 250 kcal. Most servings fall between 180 and 350 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 43 g
- Fat
- 5 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 2 idli with 1 bowl of sambar, about 250 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g | 67% |
| Fat | 5 g | 18% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| With coconut chutney (2 tablespoons) | 330 kcal |
| 3 idli with sambar | 320 kcal |
| Idli vada sambar (2 idli and 1 medu vada) | 420 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Idli are steamed, so they have almost no fat.
- Sambar adds protein and fibre from lentils, plus some oil from the tempering.
- Coconut chutney and podi with ghee add the most fat to the plate.
How to make it lighter
- Take more sambar and less coconut chutney.
- Choose idli over medu vada or poori, which are deep-fried.
- Skip the ghee on podi idli, or use only a little.
How to log Idli sambar in Nibbs
Note how many idli you ate, and log the chutney as a separate item. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Idli sambar calorie questions
How many calories are in idli sambar?
Two idli with a bowl of sambar have about 250 kcal. One idli has about 65 kcal. Coconut chutney adds about 80 kcal for 2 tablespoons.
Is idli low in fat?
Yes. Idli are steamed, so 2 idli have less than 1 g of fat. Most of the fat on the plate comes from the sambar tempering and the coconut chutney.
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