Uttapam Calories & Nutrition (उत्तपम)

Uttapam has 307 calories per 1 uttapam (256 kcal per 100 g)

South Indian Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Breakfast
307 kcal

Uttapam Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 256 kcal 6.2 g 36.3 g 9 g
1 uttapam standard 120 g 307 kcal 7.4 g 43.5 g 10.8 g
2 uttapams 240 g 614 kcal 14.8 g 87 g 21.6 g
3 uttapams 360 g 921 kcal 22.2 g 130.5 g 32.4 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 — Uttapam (per 1 uttapam)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 307 kcal 256 kcal 15%
Protein 7.4 g 6.2 g 15%
Carbohydrates 43.5 g 36.3 g 15%
Fat 10.8 g 9 g 17%
Fiber 5.3 g 4.4 g 21%
Sugar 1.8 g 1.5 g 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 7.4 g · 10%
Carbs 43.5 g · 58%
Fat 10.8 g · 32%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 307 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 66 min
Cycling 44 min
Running 33 min
Yoga 88 min

Is Uttapam good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Uttapam carries roughly 256 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.4 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Uttapam good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Uttapam provides about 6.2 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 Uttapam

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Uttapam

A thick dosa-batter pancake topped with onion, tomato and chilli.

Frequently asked questions about Uttapam

1 uttapam (120 g) contains approximately 307 calories, along with 7.4 g protein, 43.5 g carbohydrates and 10.8 g fat.

1 uttapam (120 g) mein lagbhag 307 calorie aur 7.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 43.5 g carbs aur 10.8 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 उत्तपम (120 ग्राम) में लगभग 307 कैलोरी और 7.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 43.5 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 10.8 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Uttapam contains about 256 calories, 6.2 g protein, 36.3 g carbs and 9 g fat.

2 uttapams works out to roughly 614 calories and 14.8 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Uttapam carries roughly 256 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.4 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Uttapam contains about 6.2 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.

Uttapam provides roughly 36.3 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 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.

Uttapam is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 307 calories in 1 uttapam takes brisk walking for about 66 minutes, or cycling for about 44 minutes, or running for about 33 minutes, or yoga for about 88 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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