Calories in idli by size
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 idli | 38 g | 49 kcal | 2.4 g | 9.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 idlis | 76 g* | 97 kcal | 4.8 g | 19 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 idlis | 114 g* | 146 kcal | 7.3 g | 28.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal | 6.4 g | 25 g | 0.4 g |
* Calculated from USDA's per-100 g values. Other weights are USDA's own portion sizes.
What's in USDA's idli
USDA's idli is steamed rice with split peas standing in for urad dal, with salt and almost no fat.
Per 100 g it also has 5.8 g of fiber.
What changes the number at home
- Idli is steamed, so on its own it has very little fat. Most of a plate's calories come from what's served with it.
- Coconut chutney is rich in fat, and ghee or gunpowder with oil adds more. Log chutney and sambar as separate items.
- Rava idli and mini idlis differ in size and recipe, so count the pieces and check the portion.
How NutriPixel logs idli
Photograph your plate and NutriPixel counts each idli separately, half pieces included, with calories, protein, carbs and fat for each. Change the count or the size before you log it, or skip the photo and type it, like 2 idlis
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See how NutriPixel handles a whole plate on the Indian food calorie counter page, or browse calories in other Indian foods.
Sources
Values from USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021–2023, published October 2024), which is in the public domain. Weights marked * are calculated by NutriPixel from USDA's per-100 g values; the rest are USDA's own portion weights. Numbers are rounded.