Calories in Upma

Upma has about 203 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 4.5 g protein, 33 g carbs and 6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 135 kcal.

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203kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
4.5g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
33g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
6g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 65%Protein 9%Fat 26%share of calories

Upma calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)203 kcal4.5 g33 g6 g
1 bowl (250 g)338 kcal7.5 g55 g10 g
100 g135 kcal3 g22 g4 g

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Upma nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories135 kcal203 kcal
Protein3 g4.5 g
Carbohydrates22 g33 g
Fat4 g6 g
Fibre1.5 g2.3 g
Sugar1 g1.5 g
Sodium300 mg450 mg
Calcium20 mg30 mg
Iron0.9 mg1.4 mg
Potassium80 mg120 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 Upma healthy?

  • ●Upma is low in calories for its volume at 135 kcal per 100 g. About 65% of its calories come from carbs, 9% from protein and 26% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.5 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) (203 kcal) takes about 41 min of brisk walking or 18 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Upma: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Upma?

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One serving of Upma, 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 203 calories, with 4.5 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat and 2.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Upma?

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100 g of Upma has 135 kcal, with 3 g protein, 22 g carbs, 4 g fat, 1.5 g fibre and 1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Upma?

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Upma has 3 g protein per 100 g (4.5 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 9% of its calories.

Is Upma good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 135 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 Upma?

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Burning roughly 203 kcal takes about 41 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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