This tool helps you determine the calorie content of popular Indian foods you consume.
How to Use the Indian Food Calorie Calculator
This calculator allows you to calculate the approximate number of calories in a variety of popular Indian dishes. Simply follow these steps:
- Select the Indian food item from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the quantity in grams.
- Click on “Calculate” to see the calorie count.
How It Works
The calculator uses predefined calorie values per 100 grams for each food item. Here’s the data used:
- Chicken Biryani: 150 calories per 100 grams
- Dal: 110 calories per 100 grams
- Naan: 260 calories per 100 grams
- Samosa: 300 calories per 100 grams
- Masala Dosa: 170 calories per 100 grams
- Butter Chicken: 240 calories per 100 grams
- Palak Paneer: 120 calories per 100 grams
When you enter the quantity and press “Calculate,” the script multiplies the quantity by the calories per gram to give you the total calories.
Limitations
Please note that the calorie values are approximate and based on general recipes. Actual calorie count may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods. Use this calculator as a general guide rather than a precise tool.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Use Case 1: Calculate Calories in Butter Chicken
Craving that creamy and flavorful butter chicken but want to keep track of your calorie intake? Enter the amounts of chicken, butter, cream, and spices used in the recipe to get an accurate calorie count per serving.
Use Case 2: Determine Calories in Veg Biryani
Wondering how many calories are in that delicious plate of veg biryani you’re about to devour? Simply input the quantities of rice, veggies, oil, and nuts to find out the total calories, helping you make informed eating choices.
Use Case 3: Track Calories in Samosa Chaat
Indulging in some samosa chaat but concerned about its calorie content? With this calculator, you can input the ingredients like samosa, chutney, yogurt, and sev to figure out the total calories and plan your meals accordingly.
Use Case 4: Calculate Calories in Masala Dosa
Love having masala dosa but not sure about its calorie impact? Enter the quantities of dosa, potato filling, and ghee used in making this South Indian delicacy to see how many calories you’re consuming with each serving.
Use Case 5: Determine Calories in Chole Bhature
Craving some spicy chole bhature but want to stay mindful of your calorie intake? By entering the ingredients like chickpeas, flour, oil, and spices, you can discover the total calories in this popular North Indian dish.
Use Case 6: Track Calories in Paneer Tikka
Planning a paneer tikka night and curious about the calorie count? Input the paneer, yogurt, spices, and oil used in marination to calculate the total calories per serving, helping you enjoy your meal guilt-free.
Use Case 7: Calculate Calories in Pani Puri
Enjoying some tangy and spicy pani puri but want to know its calorie content? Simply input the puris, spicy water, tamarind chutney, and boondi to find out the total calories per serving of this popular street food snack.
Use Case 8: Determine Calories in Aloo Paratha
Thinking about having a satisfying aloo paratha for breakfast but concerned about its calorie load? Enter the amounts of whole wheat flour, potatoes, ghee, and spices to know the total calories in each delicious paratha.
Use Case 9: Track Calories in Chicken Biryani
Craving some aromatic chicken biryani but want to monitor your calorie intake? By inputting the quantities of rice, chicken, ghee, and spices, you can accurately determine the total calories per serving of this popular Indian rice dish.
Use Case 10: Calculate Calories in Gulab Jamun
Indulging in some sweet and delectable gulab jamuns but worried about the calorie content? Use the calculator to input the amounts of khoya, sugar, and ghee to find out how many calories you’re consuming with each syrupy treat.