Calories in Khichdi

Khichdi has about 180 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 6.8 g protein, 30 g carbs and 3.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 120 kcal.

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180kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
6.8g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
30g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
3.8g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 66%Protein 15%Fat 19%share of calories

Khichdi calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)180 kcal6.8 g30 g3.8 g
1 bowl (250 g)300 kcal11.3 g50 g6.3 g
100 g120 kcal4.5 g20 g2.5 g

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Khichdi nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories120 kcal180 kcal
Protein4.5 g6.8 g
Carbohydrates20 g30 g
Fat2.5 g3.8 g
Fibre1.5 g2.3 g
Sugar0.8 g1.2 g
Sodium300 mg450 mg
Calcium20 mg30 mg
Iron1.3 mg2 mg
Potassium110 mg165 mg
Vitamin C0.5 mg0.8 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.

Coach's take: is Khichdi healthy?

  • ●Khichdi is low in calories for its volume at 120 kcal per 100 g. About 66% of its calories come from carbs, 15% from protein and 19% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 katori (150 g) (180 kcal) takes about 36 min of brisk walking or 16 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Khichdi: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Khichdi?

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One serving of Khichdi, 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 180 calories, with 6.8 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates, 3.8 g fat and 2.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Khichdi?

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100 g of Khichdi has 120 kcal, with 4.5 g protein, 20 g carbs, 2.5 g fat, 1.5 g fibre and 0.8 g sugar.

How much protein is in Khichdi?

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Khichdi has 4.5 g protein per 100 g (6.8 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 15% of its calories.

Is Khichdi 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 Khichdi?

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Burning roughly 180 kcal takes about 36 minutes of brisk walking or 16 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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