Calories in Idli
Generic food Mahlzeiten und Gerichte
Idli contains 128 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Oberflächenzoll (9,8 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 78 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20 % from protein and 2 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for Mischgerichte aus Reis on FoodFactly (119 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 16 % of the Daily Value for Kupfer and 10 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 128 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,35 g | 0,4 % |
| Saturated fat C | 0,056 g | 0,3 % |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium C | 252 mg | 11 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25 g | 9 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 5,8 g | 21 % |
| Total sugars C | 1,9 g | |
| Protein C | 6,4 g | 13 % |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0,2 mg | 0,2 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,04 mg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamin K C | 3,1 µg | 3 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,12 mg | 10 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,04 mg | 3 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,68 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,042 mg | 2 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 39 µg | 10 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Cholin C | 21,7 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0,8 % |
| Eisen C | 0,89 mg | 5 % |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphor C | 67 mg | 5 % |
| Kalium C | 233 mg | 5 % |
| Zink C | 0,86 mg | 8 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,14 mg | 16 % |
| Selen C | 3,5 µg | 6 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 20 %
- Carbohydrates 78 %
- Fat 2 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6,4 gin the top quarter of Mischgerichte aus Reis (median 2,6 g)
- Fiber5,8 gin the top quarter of Mischgerichte aus Reis (median 1,1 g)
- Sugars1,9 gin the top quarter of Mischgerichte aus Reis (median 0,82 g)
- Fat0,35 gin the lowest quarter of Mischgerichte aus Reis (median 2,5 g)
- Saturated fat0,056 gin the lowest quarter of Mischgerichte aus Reis (median 0,44 g)
- Sodium252 mgabove the median for Mischgerichte aus Reis (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67,2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,09 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,14 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,12 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,045 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,087 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,019 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Wasser C | 67,2 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folsäure C | 0 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 39 µg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reis, weiß, mit Linsen, kein Zusatz von Fett | 115 | 5,8 g | 22,4 g | 0,33 g |
| Burrito-Schalen, mit Bohnen | 129 | 8 g | 17,3 g | 3,4 g |
| Pasta mit Tomatensoße und Bohnen oder Linsen | 125 | 5,2 g | 20,9 g | 2,3 g |
| Burrito, mit Bohnen, kein Käse | 188 | 7,4 g | 30,8 g | 4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, Arroz con frijoles negros (Reis und schwarze Bohnen) | 151 | 4,6 g | 24,4 g | 3,9 g |
| Reis, weiß, mit Linsen, NS in Bezug auf Fett | 150 | 5,5 g | 21,4 g | 4,8 g |
| Reis, weiß, mit Linsen, fettzusatz | 150 | 5,5 g | 21,4 g | 4,8 g |
| WENDY, Frosty Dairy Dessert | 132 | 3,5 g | 23,6 g | 2,6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Idli?
100 g of Idli has 128 kcal. 1 Oberflächenzoll (9,8 g): about 13 kcal. 1 Posten (38 g): about 49 kcal.
How much protein is in Idli?
Idli contains 6,4 g of protein per 100 g (13 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,62 g in 1 Oberflächenzoll (9,8 g). About 20 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Mischgerichte aus Reis, that is among the highest quarter (median 2,6 g).
How many carbs are in Idli?
Idli has 25 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5,8 g of fiber and 1,9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Idli?
Idli contains 0,35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,056 g is saturated (0,3 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Idli contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Kupfer (16 % DV) and Thiamin (B1) (10 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Idli?
100 g contains 252 mg of sodium, 11 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. Oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708346. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. Oktober 2024. Imported 6. November 2026.
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