Indian Food Calorie Chart
Use this Indian food calorie chart to compare common meals, snacks, dals, rotis, rice dishes, South Indian foods, sweets, drinks, and protein staples.
Quick comparison table
| Food | Protein | Calories | Cost | Protein per ₹10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloo Gobi | 4g | 180 | ₹25 | 1.6g |
| Anda Paratha | 12g | 280 | ₹25 | 4.8g |
| Appam (2 pieces) | 3g | 160 | ₹20 | 1.5g |
| Avial | 4g | 180 | ₹30 | 1.3g |
| Baingan Bharta | 3g | 160 | ₹25 | 1.2g |
| Banana | 1.3g | 105 | ₹5 | 2.6g |
| Besan Chilla (2) | 10g | 200 | ₹15 | 6.7g |
| Bhindi Masala | 3g | 130 | ₹25 | 1.2g |
| Boiled Eggs (2) | 12g | 140 | ₹16 | 7.5g |
| Butter Chicken | 26g | 420 | ₹120 | 2.2g |
| Chaas / Buttermilk | 3g | 60 | ₹10 | 3.0g |
| Chana Dal (cooked) | 13g | 230 | ₹30 | 4.3g |
| Chapati / Roti | 3g | 105 | ₹5 | 6.0g |
| Chicken Biryani | 22g | 450 | ₹120 | 1.8g |
| Chicken Breast (grilled) | 31g | 165 | ₹70 | 4.4g |
| Chicken Curry | 28g | 300 | ₹90 | 3.1g |
| Chicken Keema | 24g | 250 | ₹80 | 3.0g |
| Chicken Tikka (6pc) | 28g | 200 | ₹90 | 3.1g |
How to use this list
Pick foods that fit your goal, budget, and diet. For muscle gain, start with higher-protein foods and add carbs around training. For fat loss, compare calories as well as protein so your meals stay filling without overshooting your target. For budget eating, use the protein-per-rupee column to find foods that deliver more protein for less money.
Every item links to a static nutrition page with serving size, macro breakdown, cost, and related foods. You can also use the interactive database to filter all 80+ foods by veg or non-veg, region, meal type, protein, calories, and cost.
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