indian · Indian home-cooked plate
How many calories in a plate of vegetable rice?
About 420 kcal for a typical indian home-cooked plate.
Calories come primarily from the carbohydrates in the rice and the fats used for cooking, such as ghee or oil. Vegetables add minimal calories but provide fiber. The total count depends heavily on the amount of oil or butter added during preparation.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati Rice | 1 cup cooked, 186 g | 205 kcal | 4 g | 45 g | 0 g |
| Mixed Vegetables | 1 cup, 150 g | 60 kcal | 3 g | 12 g | 0 g |
| Vegetable Oil | 1 tbsp, 14 g | 120 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Onions and Spices | 1/2 cup, 75 g | 30 kcal | 1 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 425 g | 415 kcal | 8 g | 64 g | 14 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 1 tsp oil instead of 1 tbsp−105 kcal
- Add 1 tbsp ghee+112 kcal
- Replace rice with 1 cup cauliflower rice−185 kcal
- Add 1/2 cup paneer cubes+90 kcal
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