Calories and protein in idli
One serving is 2 idli. Vegetarian, with no dairy in this recipe.
184kcal
6 gprotein
38 gcarbs
1 gfat
- Idli gives 3.4 g protein per 100 kcal, which makes it mostly an energy food, not a protein source.
- Reaching 25 g protein from idli alone takes 4 servings, so pair it with a protein-rich dish.
By portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 idli | 184 | 6 g | 38 g | 1 g |
| 3 idli | 276 | 9 g | 58 g | 1 g |
| 4 idli | 368 | 13 g | 77 g | 1 g |
What is in one serving
| Ingredient | Amount | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, raw | 40 g | 140 | 3 g |
| Urad dal, raw | 13 g | 44 | 3 g |
Home recipes vary, most of all in oil and ghee. Change the amounts in the app and the numbers follow.
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Take the plateau checkEstimated from IFCT 2017 (National Institute of Nutrition) values, rounded, and not yet reviewed by the PeakX nutrition team. For guidance, not medical advice. Updated 2026-10-29.