Idli has about 54 calories per 1 idli (40 g), with 1.6 g protein, 11.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 135 kcal.
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| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 idli (40 g) | 54 kcal | 1.6 g | 11.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 135 kcal | 4 g | 28 g | 0.5 g |
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| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 idli (40 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135 kcal | 54 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 11.2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 1 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 6 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 24 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.
To burn it off: 1 idli (40 g) (54 kcal) takes about 11 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.
One serving of Idli, 1 idli (40 g), has roughly 54 calories, with 1.6 g protein, 11.2 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 0.4 g fibre.
100 g of Idli has 135 kcal, with 4 g protein, 28 g carbs, 0.5 g fat, 1 g fibre and 0.5 g sugar.
Idli has 4 g protein per 100 g (1.6 g in 1 idli (40 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.
Yes. At 135 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.
Burning roughly 54 kcal takes about 11 minutes of brisk walking or 5 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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