Lemon Rice Calories & Nutrition (लेमन राइस)

Lemon Rice has 441 calories per 1 plate (176 kcal per 100 g)

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

Lemon Rice Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 176 kcal 4.2 g 21.6 g 7.9 g
1 katori 150 g 265 kcal 6.4 g 32.5 g 11.8 g
1 plate standard 250 g 441 kcal 10.6 g 54.1 g 19.7 g
2 katori 300 g 529 kcal 12.7 g 64.9 g 23.6 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Lemon Rice (per 1 plate)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 441 kcal 176 kcal 22%
Protein 10.6 g 4.2 g 21%
Carbohydrates 54.1 g 21.6 g 18%
Fat 19.7 g 7.9 g 30%
Fiber 6.3 g 2.5 g 25%
Sugar 1.9 g 0.8 g 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 10.6 g · 10%
Carbs 54.1 g · 50%
Fat 19.7 g · 41%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 441 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 94 min
Cycling 63 min
Running 47 min
Yoga 126 min

Is Lemon Rice good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Lemon Rice carries roughly 176 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 Lemon Rice good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Lemon Rice provides about 4.2 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.4 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 Lemon 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 Lemon Rice

South Indian rice tossed with lemon juice, peanuts, curry leaves and a mustard tempering.

Frequently asked questions about Lemon Rice

1 plate lemon rice (250 g) contains approximately 441 calories, along with 10.6 g protein, 54.1 g carbohydrates and 19.7 g fat.

1 plate lemon rice (250 g) mein lagbhag 441 calorie aur 10.6 g protein hota hai. Isme 54.1 g carbs aur 19.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 प्लेट लेमन राइस (250 ग्राम) में लगभग 441 कैलोरी और 10.6 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 54.1 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 19.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Lemon Rice contains about 176 calories, 4.2 g protein, 21.6 g carbs and 7.9 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 529 calories and 12.7 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Lemon Rice carries roughly 176 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.

Lemon Rice contains about 4.2 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.

Lemon Rice provides roughly 21.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 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.

Lemon Rice is best eaten at lunch.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 441 calories in 1 plate lemon rice takes brisk walking for about 94 minutes, or cycling for about 63 minutes, or running for about 47 minutes, or yoga for about 126 minutes.

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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

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