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Roti (makki): the honest calorie talk
Roti (makki) is 110 kcal per 1 piece (40g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Roti (ragi): the honest calorie talk
Roti (ragi) is 90 kcal per 1 piece (35g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Roti (whole wheat, medium): the honest calorie talk
Roti (whole wheat, medium) is 80 kcal per 1 piece (30g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Roti with ghee (1 tsp): the honest calorie talk
Roti with ghee (1 tsp) is 125 kcal per 1 medium roti (30 g) + 1 tsp (5 g) ghee. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sabudana Aloo Cutlet (Standard): the honest calorie talk
Sabudana Aloo Cutlet (Standard) is 150 kcal per 1 piece (60g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sabudana Papad, small: the honest calorie talk
Sabudana Papad, small is 75 kcal per 1 small piece (15g) · fried. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Salad (kachumber): the honest calorie talk
Salad (kachumber) is 45 kcal per 1 bowl (100g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sambar: the honest calorie talk
Sambar is 105 kcal per 1 bowl (200g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Samosa: the honest calorie talk
Samosa is 260 kcal per 1 piece (80g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Samosa Chaat: the honest calorie talk
Samosa Chaat is 425 kcal per 1 samosa + half katori chole + chutneys. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sandesh: the honest calorie talk
Sandesh is 150 kcal per 2 pieces (50g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Scrambled Eggs: the honest calorie talk
Scrambled Eggs is 250 kcal per 1 bowl (150g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sev / bhujia, 1 handful (namkeen): the honest calorie talk
Sev / bhujia, 1 handful (namkeen) is 165 kcal per 1 handful (30 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sev Puri: the honest calorie talk
Sev Puri is 250 kcal per 1 plate (150g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sev Tomato Sabzi: the honest calorie talk
Sev Tomato Sabzi is 220 kcal per 1 bowl (200g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Shahi Paneer: the honest calorie talk
Shahi Paneer is 400 kcal per 1 bowl (250g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Shrikhand: the honest calorie talk
Shrikhand is 250 kcal per 1 bowl (100g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Soft drink, 330 ml can (Coke / Pepsi): the honest calorie talk
Soft drink, 330 ml can (Coke / Pepsi) is 139 kcal per 1 can (330 ml). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Soybean Aloo Sabji (light oil): the honest calorie talk
Soybean Aloo Sabji (light oil) is 150 kcal per 1 katori (150g) · light oil. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Standard Cheese Slice (Processed): the honest calorie talk
Standard Cheese Slice (Processed) is 65 kcal per 1 slice (20g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Sugar: the honest calorie talk
Sugar is 20 kcal per 1 tsp (5g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Tamarind Rice: the honest calorie talk
Tamarind Rice is 310 kcal per 1 bowl (200g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Tamatar aloo sabzi (1 katori): the honest calorie talk
Tamatar aloo sabzi (1 katori) is 112 kcal per 1 katori (150 g): 80 g potato + 65 g tomato + 1 tsp (5 g) oil. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Tandoori Chicken (half): the honest calorie talk
Tandoori Chicken (half) is 350 kcal per 1 piece (250g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Tandoori Roti: the honest calorie talk
Tandoori Roti is 150 kcal per 1 piece (50g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Tea with milk, 1 tsp sugar: the honest calorie talk
Tea with milk, 1 tsp sugar is 65 kcal per 1 cup (180 ml) · 1 tsp sugar. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Tea with milk and sugar (chai): the honest calorie talk
Tea with milk and sugar (chai) is 90 kcal per 1 cup (150 ml): assumed recipe ~80 ml whole milk + ~90 ml water boiled down + 2 tsp (8 g) sugar + tea leaves (negligible kcal). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Thalipeeth: the honest calorie talk
Thalipeeth is 200 kcal per 1 piece (80g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Thandai: the honest calorie talk
Thandai is 220 kcal per 1 glass (200ml). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Thepla: the honest calorie talk
Thepla is 120 kcal per 1 piece (40g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.