american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in a bowl of jambalaya?
About 620 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Jambalaya calories come primarily from the rice base, which absorbs cooking fats. Processed meats like sausage and ham contribute significant saturated fat and protein. The vegetable mixture adds minimal calories but bulk to the dish.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked, 186 g | 206 kcal | 4 g | 45 g | 0 g |
| Chicken Breast | 3 oz, 85 g | 140 kcal | 26 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Andouille Sausage | 2 oz, 57 g | 210 kcal | 8 g | 1 g | 18 g |
| Bell Peppers and Onions | 0.5 cup, 75 g | 25 kcal | 1 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| Cooking Oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 408 g | 621 kcal | 39 g | 52 g | 26 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use turkey sausage instead of andouille−100 kcal
- Remove added cooking oil−40 kcal
- Add extra shrimp2 oz+30 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade turkey and barley jambalayaUses turkey and barley in place of the usual pork and white rice. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
Open the recipe in Thyme