Calories in Sambar

Sambar has about 128 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 6 g protein, 18 g carbs and 3.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 85 kcal.

Good fibre source
128kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
6g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
18g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
3.8g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 56%Protein 18%Fat 26%share of calories

Sambar calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)128 kcal6 g18 g3.8 g
1 bowl (250 g)213 kcal10 g30 g6.3 g
100 g85 kcal4 g12 g2.5 g

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Sambar nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories85 kcal128 kcal
Protein4 g6 g
Carbohydrates12 g18 g
Fat2.5 g3.8 g
Fibre3 g4.5 g
Sugar3 g4.5 g
Sodium400 mg600 mg
Calcium30 mg45 mg
Iron1.2 mg1.8 mg
Potassium250 mg375 mg
Vitamin C3 mg4.5 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 Sambar healthy?

  • ●Sambar is low in calories for its volume at 85 kcal per 100 g. About 56% of its calories come from carbs, 18% from protein and 26% 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) (128 kcal) takes about 26 min of brisk walking or 12 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Sambar: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Sambar?

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One serving of Sambar, 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 128 calories, with 6 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 3.8 g fat and 4.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Sambar?

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100 g of Sambar has 85 kcal, with 4 g protein, 12 g carbs, 2.5 g fat, 3 g fibre and 3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Sambar?

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Sambar has 4 g protein per 100 g (6 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 18% of its calories.

Is Sambar good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 85 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 Sambar?

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Burning roughly 128 kcal takes about 26 minutes of brisk walking or 12 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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