Calories in Poha

Poha has about 195 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 3.8 g protein, 37.5 g carbs and 3.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 130 kcal.

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Mostly carbs
195kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
3.8g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
37.5g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
3.8g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 75%Protein 8%Fat 17%share of calories

Poha calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)195 kcal3.8 g37.5 g3.8 g
1 bowl (250 g)325 kcal6.3 g62.5 g6.3 g
100 g130 kcal2.5 g25 g2.5 g

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Poha nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories130 kcal195 kcal
Protein2.5 g3.8 g
Carbohydrates25 g37.5 g
Fat2.5 g3.8 g
Fibre1 g1.5 g
Sugar1 g1.5 g
Sodium250 mg375 mg
Calcium15 mg23 mg
Iron2.5 mg3.8 mg
Potassium60 mg90 mg
Vitamin C2 mg3 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 Poha healthy?

  • ●Poha is low in calories for its volume at 130 kcal per 100 g. About 75% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 17% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●It's low in protein (3.8 g in 1 katori (150 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 katori (150 g) (195 kcal) takes about 39 min of brisk walking or 18 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Poha: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Poha?

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One serving of Poha, 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 195 calories, with 3.8 g protein, 37.5 g carbohydrates, 3.8 g fat and 1.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Poha?

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100 g of Poha has 130 kcal, with 2.5 g protein, 25 g carbs, 2.5 g fat, 1 g fibre and 1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Poha?

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Poha has 2.5 g protein per 100 g (3.8 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Poha good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 130 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 Poha?

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Burning roughly 195 kcal takes about 39 minutes of brisk walking or 18 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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