Calories in Paneer (plain)

Paneer (plain) has about 40 calories per 1 cube (15 g), with 2.7 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 3.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 265 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, Calcium-Rich Foods

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High proteinMostly fatRich in calcium
40kcal
Calories · 1 cube (15 g)
2.7g
Protein · 1 cube (15 g)
0.9g
Carbs · 1 cube (15 g)
3.1g
Fat · 1 cube (15 g)
Carbs 8%Protein 26%Fat 66%share of calories

Paneer (plain) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 cube (15 g)40 kcal2.7 g0.9 g3.1 g
1 katori (100 g)265 kcal18.3 g6.1 g20.8 g
100 g265 kcal18.3 g6.1 g20.8 g

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Paneer (plain) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cube (15 g)
Calories265 kcal40 kcal
Protein18.3 g2.7 g
Carbohydrates6.1 g0.9 g
Fat20.8 g3.1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar6.1 g0.9 g
Sodium22 mg3 mg
Calcium420 mg63 mg
Iron0.2 mg0 mg
Potassium138 mg21 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 Paneer (plain) healthy?

  • ●Paneer (plain) is moderately calorie-dense at 265 kcal per 100 g. About 8% of its calories come from carbs, 26% from protein and 66% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss the protein helps keep you full and protects muscle while you're in a calorie deficit. Just watch the cooking oil.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.7 g in 1 cube (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 cube (15 g) (40 kcal) takes about 8 min of brisk walking or 4 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Paneer (plain): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Paneer (plain)?

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One serving of Paneer (plain), 1 cube (15 g), has roughly 40 calories, with 2.7 g protein, 0.9 g carbohydrates, 3.1 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Paneer (plain)?

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100 g of Paneer (plain) has 265 kcal, with 18.3 g protein, 6.1 g carbs, 20.8 g fat, 0 g fibre and 6.1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Paneer (plain)?

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Paneer (plain) has 18.3 g protein per 100 g (2.7 g in 1 cube (15 g)). Protein provides about 26% of its calories.

Is Paneer (plain) good for weight loss?

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It can be. It gets 26% of its calories from protein, which keeps you full and protects muscle in a calorie deficit. Keep the added oil low.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Paneer (plain)?

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Burning roughly 40 kcal takes about 8 minutes of brisk walking or 4 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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