Calories in Idli
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Idli contains 128 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 surface inch (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 rice mixed dishes on FoodFactly (119 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for copper 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% |
| Folate (B9) C | 39 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 21.7 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.89 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 67 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 233 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.86 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium 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 rice mixed dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber5.8 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars1.9 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.82 g)
- Fat0.35 gin the lowest quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.056 gin the lowest quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium252 mgabove the median for rice mixed dishes (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)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.09 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat 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 |
| Linoleic acid (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-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, white, with lentils, no added fat | 115 | 5.8 g | 22.4 g | 0.33 g |
| Burrito bowl, with beans | 129 | 8 g | 17.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and beans or lentils | 125 | 5.2 g | 20.9 g | 2.3 g |
| Burrito, with beans, no cheese | 188 | 7.4 g | 30.8 g | 4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, Arroz con frijoles negros (rice and black beans) | 151 | 4.6 g | 24.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Rice, white, with lentils, NS as to fat | 150 | 5.5 g | 21.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Rice, white, with lentils, fat added | 150 | 5.5 g | 21.4 g | 4.8 g |
| WENDY'S, 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 surface inch (9.8 g): about 13 kcal. 1 item (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 surface inch (9.8 g). About 20% 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 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 copper (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 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 2708346. 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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