Calories in Appam

Appam has about 72 calories per 1 appam (60 g), with 1.5 g protein, 14.4 g carbs and 0.9 g fat. Per 100 g it has 120 kcal.

Mostly carbs
72kcal
Calories · 1 appam (60 g)
1.5g
Protein · 1 appam (60 g)
14.4g
Carbs · 1 appam (60 g)
0.9g
Fat · 1 appam (60 g)
Carbs 81%Protein 8%Fat 11%share of calories

Appam calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 appam (60 g)72 kcal1.5 g14.4 g0.9 g
100 g120 kcal2.5 g24 g1.5 g

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Appam nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 appam (60 g)
Calories120 kcal72 kcal
Protein2.5 g1.5 g
Carbohydrates24 g14.4 g
Fat1.5 g0.9 g
Fibre1 g0.6 g
Sugar3 g1.8 g
Sodium150 mg90 mg
Calcium10 mg6 mg
Iron0.8 mg0.5 mg
Potassium80 mg48 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (NIN, ICMR). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Appam healthy?

  • ●Appam is low in calories for its volume at 120 kcal per 100 g. About 81% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 11% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.5 g in 1 appam (60 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 appam (60 g) (72 kcal) takes about 14 min of brisk walking or 7 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Appam: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Appam?

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One serving of Appam, 1 appam (60 g), has roughly 72 calories, with 1.5 g protein, 14.4 g carbohydrates, 0.9 g fat and 0.6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Appam?

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100 g of Appam has 120 kcal, with 2.5 g protein, 24 g carbs, 1.5 g fat, 1 g fibre and 3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Appam?

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Appam has 2.5 g protein per 100 g (1.5 g in 1 appam (60 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Appam good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 120 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Appam?

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Burning roughly 72 kcal takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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