Idli — Calories and Macros
Steamed fermented rice/lentil cakes. Low fat South Indian.
per 3 idlis (~150g)
9% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
6g
Carbs
38g
Fat
0.5g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
1g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
120
Protein
4g
Carbs
25.3g
Fat
0.3g
Fiber
1.3g
Sugar
0.7g
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Common questions
How many calories are in idli?
3 idlis (~150g) of idli has 180 calories, with 6g protein, 38g carbs, and 0.5g fat.
How much protein is in idli?
Idli has 6g of protein per 3 idlis (~150g). That is about 3g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is idli good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Idli is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.
Is idli healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, idli is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.