Paneer butter masala calories
पनीर बटर मसाला
Cubes of paneer (fresh cheese) in a mild, creamy tomato and cashew gravy with butter, cream and spices.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Paneer butter masala (1 restaurant bowl (no naan or rice)) has about 500 kcal. Most servings fall between 350 and 650 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 500 kcal
- Protein
- 19 g
- Carbs
- 17 g
- Fat
- 40 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 restaurant bowl (no naan or rice), about 250 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 19 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 13% |
| Fat | 40 g | 71% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| With 1 butter naan | 800 kcal |
| With 2 plain rotis | 660 kcal |
| Home-style, less butter and cream | 360 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Paneer is high in fat as well as protein.
- Butter, cream and cashew paste in the gravy add more fat.
- Naan or rice usually adds 250 to 350 kcal.
How to make it lighter
- Eat it with plain roti instead of butter naan.
- Ask for less cream and butter.
- Share one bowl and add a dal or vegetable dish.
How to log Paneer butter masala in Nibbs
Log the curry and the naan, roti or rice as separate items, and note if the naan was buttered. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Paneer butter masala calorie questions
How many calories are in paneer butter masala?
A restaurant bowl of paneer butter masala (about 250 g) has about 500 kcal. With a butter naan, the meal has about 800 kcal. Home-style versions with less cream have about 360 kcal.
Which has more calories, paneer butter masala or butter chicken?
Paneer butter masala usually has more. A restaurant bowl has about 500 kcal, compared with about 400 kcal for butter chicken, because paneer has more fat than chicken.
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