Calories in Puttu

Puttu has about 160 calories per 1 cup (100 g), with 3 g protein, 30 g carbs and 3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 160 kcal.

Mostly carbs
160kcal
Calories · 1 cup (100 g)
3g
Protein · 1 cup (100 g)
30g
Carbs · 1 cup (100 g)
3g
Fat · 1 cup (100 g)
Carbs 75%Protein 8%Fat 17%share of calories

Puttu calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 cup (100 g)160 kcal3 g30 g3 g
100 g160 kcal3 g30 g3 g

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Puttu nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories160 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbohydrates30 g
Fat3 g
Fibre2 g
Sugar0.5 g
Sodium5 mg
Calcium15 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Potassium80 mg
Vitamin C0 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 Puttu healthy?

  • ●Puttu is moderately calorie-dense at 160 kcal per 100 g. About 75% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 17% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (3 g in 1 cup (100 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 cup (100 g) (160 kcal) takes about 32 min of brisk walking or 15 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Puttu: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Puttu?

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One serving of Puttu, 1 cup (100 g), has roughly 160 calories, with 3 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat and 2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Puttu?

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100 g of Puttu has 160 kcal, with 3 g protein, 30 g carbs, 3 g fat, 2 g fibre and 0.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Puttu?

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Puttu has 3 g protein per 100 g (3 g in 1 cup (100 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Puttu good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 160 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

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

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Burning roughly 160 kcal takes about 32 minutes of brisk walking or 15 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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