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Calories and protein in Indian food

Practical guides to tracking what you actually eat: dal, roti, rice, paneer and everything in between. Numbers come from the Indian Nutrient Databank, the same data MacroArc uses.

Calories in Indian Food: A Chart of 37 Everyday Dishes

Calories in roti, rice, dal, paneer, biryani and dosa: a chart of 37 everyday Indian dishes with protein, carbs and fat per serving.

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How Much Protein Do You Need a Day? A Guide for Indian Diets

How much protein you need a day per ICMR-NIN (0.83 g per kg), when you need more, and an example vegetarian Indian day that gets there.

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18 High-Protein Vegetarian Indian Dishes (With Numbers)

The best high-protein vegetarian Indian dishes, from paneer chilla and matar paneer to dal and sprouts, ranked by protein per serving and per 100 calories.

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How to Count Calories in Indian Home-Cooked Food

Count calories in Indian home-cooked food: learn your portions, track hidden oil and ghee, log dal and sabzi right, and stay consistent.

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