Curd Rice Calories & Nutrition (दही चावल)

Curd Rice has 489 calories per 1 plate (196 kcal per 100 g)

Rice Dishes Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Lunch
489 kcal

Curd Rice Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Curd Rice broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 196 kcal 5.8 g 32.9 g 4.3 g
1 katori 150 g 293 kcal 8.6 g 49.4 g 6.5 g
1 plate standard 250 g 489 kcal 14.4 g 82.3 g 10.8 g
2 katori 300 g 587 kcal 17.3 g 98.8 g 13 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
+ Add Curd Rice to your thali See the total calories of your whole meal.
Nutrition Facts — Curd Rice (per 1 plate)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 489 kcal 196 kcal 24%
Protein 14.4 g 5.8 g 29%
Carbohydrates 82.3 g 32.9 g 27%
Fat 10.8 g 4.3 g 17%
Fiber 5.3 g 2.1 g 21%
Sugar 9.8 g 3.9 g 20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 14.4 g · 12%
Carbs 82.3 g · 68%
Fat 10.8 g · 20%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 489 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 105 min
Cycling 70 min
Running 52 min
Yoga 140 min

Is Curd Rice good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Curd Rice carries roughly 196 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Curd Rice good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Curd Rice provides about 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Curd Rice

Stick to one plate and add raita or salad on the side for fibre and protein. Adding extra vegetables to the rice lowers the calories per spoonful.

About Curd Rice

Cooked rice mixed with curd and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and chilli.

Frequently asked questions about Curd Rice

1 plate curd rice (250 g) contains approximately 489 calories, along with 14.4 g protein, 82.3 g carbohydrates and 10.8 g fat.

1 plate curd rice (250 g) mein lagbhag 489 calorie aur 14.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 82.3 g carbs aur 10.8 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 प्लेट दही चावल (250 ग्राम) में लगभग 489 कैलोरी और 14.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 82.3 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 10.8 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Curd Rice contains about 196 calories, 5.8 g protein, 32.9 g carbs and 4.3 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 587 calories and 17.3 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Curd Rice carries roughly 196 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Curd Rice contains about 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Curd Rice provides roughly 32.9 g of carbohydrates and 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Curd Rice is best eaten at lunch.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 489 calories in 1 plate curd rice takes brisk walking for about 105 minutes, or cycling for about 70 minutes, or running for about 52 minutes, or yoga for about 140 minutes.

Compare Curd Rice with other foods

Curd Rice vs Lemon Rice Curd Rice vs Matar Pulao Curd Rice vs Mushroom Pulao Curd Rice vs Palak Khichdi Curd Rice vs Vegetable Khichdi

Similar foods in Rice Dishes

Lemon Rice

441 kcal

Matar Pulao

272 kcal

Mushroom Pulao

311 kcal

Palak Khichdi

204 kcal

Vegetable Khichdi

286 kcal

Hare Chane ka Pulao

434 kcal

Trending Indian foods

Chai (Tea)

75 kcal

Biryani

350 kcal

Curd (Yogurt)

98 kcal

Chana Masala

180 kcal

Rajma

165 kcal

Dal

120 kcal

Palak Paneer

220 kcal

Pav Bhaji

400 kcal

Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. See our disclaimer.