Vegetable Khichdi Calories & Nutrition (वेज खिचड़ी)

Vegetable Khichdi has 286 calories per 1 bowl (143 kcal per 100 g)

Rice Dishes Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Dinner
286 kcal

Vegetable Khichdi Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 143 kcal 5.6 g 19.6 g 4.6 g
1 katori 150 g 215 kcal 8.4 g 29.3 g 6.8 g
1 bowl standard 200 g 286 kcal 11.2 g 39.1 g 9.1 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 — Vegetable Khichdi (per 1 bowl)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 286 kcal 143 kcal 14%
Protein 11.2 g 5.6 g 22%
Carbohydrates 39.1 g 19.6 g 13%
Fat 9.1 g 4.6 g 14%
Fiber 4.9 g 2.5 g 20%
Sugar 7.4 g 3.7 g 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 11.2 g · 16%
Carbs 39.1 g · 55%
Fat 9.1 g · 29%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 286 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 61 min
Cycling 41 min
Running 31 min
Yoga 82 min

Is Vegetable Khichdi good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Vegetable Khichdi carries roughly 143 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 Vegetable Khichdi good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Vegetable Khichdi provides about 5.6 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3.9 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 Vegetable Khichdi

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 Vegetable Khichdi

Rice and moong dal cooked soft with mixed vegetables and a ghee tempering.

Frequently asked questions about Vegetable Khichdi

1 bowl vegetable khichdi (200 g) contains approximately 286 calories, along with 11.2 g protein, 39.1 g carbohydrates and 9.1 g fat.

1 bowl vegetable khichdi (200 g) mein lagbhag 286 calorie aur 11.2 g protein hota hai. Isme 39.1 g carbs aur 9.1 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरा वेज खिचड़ी (200 ग्राम) में लगभग 286 कैलोरी और 11.2 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 39.1 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 9.1 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Vegetable Khichdi contains about 143 calories, 5.6 g protein, 19.6 g carbs and 4.6 g fat.

Yes — a good choice. Vegetable Khichdi carries roughly 143 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.

Vegetable Khichdi contains about 5.6 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.

Vegetable Khichdi provides roughly 19.6 g of carbohydrates and 3.7 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.

Vegetable Khichdi is best eaten at dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 286 calories in 1 bowl vegetable khichdi takes brisk walking for about 61 minutes, or cycling for about 41 minutes, or running for about 31 minutes, or yoga for about 82 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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