Calories in Paella, NFS
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Paella, NFS contains 169 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (240 g) provides about 406 kcal.
Roughly 39% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in rice mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 132 foods.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 25% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 169 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 33 mg | 11% |
| Sodium C | 737 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.67 g | |
| Protein C | 9.5 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A C | 16 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.84 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.092 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 46 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Choline C | 28.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 100 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 126 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.88 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.083 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 13.7 µg | 25% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein9.5 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the lowest quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars0.67 gbelow the median for rice mixed dishes (median 0.82 g)
- Fat7.2 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium737 mgin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.97 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.01 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.84 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 42 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 153 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 65.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 23 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish rice with ground beef | 163 | 9.7 g | 14.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 160 | 8.8 g | 15.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Ham or pork, noodles and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 155 | 9.2 g | 15.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce | 168 | 10.1 g | 15.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey, noodles, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 149 | 8.9 g | 15.3 g | 6 g |
| Chicken or turkey and noodles with cheese sauce | 146 | 9 g | 13.6 g | 6.2 g |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 158 | 8.5 g | 16.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce | 148 | 8.7 g | 14.5 g | 6.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in paella?
100 g of paella has 169 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 406 kcal.
How much protein is in paella?
Paella contains 9.5 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.9 g in 1 cup (240 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other rice mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in paella?
Paella has 15.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 0.67 g of sugars.
How much fat is in paella?
Paella contains 7.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does paella contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (55% DV), selenium (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV) and Folate (B9) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in paella?
100 g contains 737 mg of sodium, 32% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 2706723. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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