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White Rice (cooked): the honest calorie talk
White Rice (cooked) is 205 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.
White rice, large plate: the honest calorie talk
White rice, large plate is 325 kcal per 1 large plate (250 g cooked). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Fresh Coconut (Nariyal) Chunks: the honest calorie talk
Fresh Coconut (Nariyal) Chunks is 175 kcal per 1 katori (50g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Fresh coconut pieces, small serving: the honest calorie talk
Fresh coconut pieces, small serving is 90 kcal per 1/4 cup (25g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Fried chicken, 1 piece (KFC / PFC-style): the honest calorie talk
Fried chicken, 1 piece (KFC / PFC-style) is 288 kcal per 1 fried piece (~100 g, skin-on breaded). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Ghar ki kadhi (1 katori, no extra pakora): the honest calorie talk
Ghar ki kadhi (1 katori, no extra pakora) is 175 kcal per 1 katori (200 ml): ~150 ml thin dahi + 10 g besan + 5 g tadka oil. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Ghee, 1 teaspoon: the honest calorie talk
Ghee, 1 teaspoon is 45 kcal per 1 tsp (5 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Ghee: the honest calorie talk
Ghee is 130 kcal per 1 tbsp (15g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Gilki Sabji (Ridge Gourd Curry): the honest calorie talk
Gilki Sabji (Ridge Gourd Curry) is 75 kcal per 1 katori (150g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Gobi Manchurian, 1 plate: the honest calorie talk
Gobi Manchurian, 1 plate is 244 kcal per 1 plate: fried cauliflower in manchurian sauce. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Gobi Masala: the honest calorie talk
Gobi Masala is 160 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.
Grapes: the honest calorie talk
Grapes is 69 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.
Guava: the honest calorie talk
Guava is 68 kcal per 1 piece (100g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Gulab Jamun: the honest calorie talk
Gulab Jamun is 290 kcal per 2 pieces (80g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Haldiram's Aloo Bhujia, 1 cup: the honest calorie talk
Haldiram's Aloo Bhujia, 1 cup is 230 kcal per 1 cup (35 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Haldiram's Khatta Meetha, 1 cup: the honest calorie talk
Haldiram's Khatta Meetha, 1 cup is 200 kcal per 1 cup (35 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Haldiram's Moong Dal namkeen, 1 cup: the honest calorie talk
Haldiram's Moong Dal namkeen, 1 cup is 160 kcal per 1 cup (35 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Haldiram's Plain Bhujia, 1 cup: the honest calorie talk
Haldiram's Plain Bhujia, 1 cup is 200 kcal per 1 cup (35 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Halwa (gajar): the honest calorie talk
Halwa (gajar) is 320 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.
Halwa (moong dal): the honest calorie talk
Halwa (moong dal) is 350 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.
Halwa (sooji): the honest calorie talk
Halwa (sooji) is 380 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.
Hamburger, regular (with condiments): the honest calorie talk
Hamburger, regular (with condiments) is 263 kcal per 1 sandwich (~97 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Handvo: the honest calorie talk
Handvo is 220 kcal per 1 piece (100g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Homemade Tomato Soup (standard): the honest calorie talk
Homemade Tomato Soup (standard) is 90 kcal per 1 bowl (250 ml). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Honey: the honest calorie talk
Honey is 64 kcal per 1 tbsp (20g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Idli: the honest calorie talk
Idli is 120 kcal per 2 pieces (80g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Idli Sambar: the honest calorie talk
Idli Sambar is 225 kcal per 2 idli (80 g) + 1 bowl sambar (200 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Idli Sambar Coconut Chutney: the honest calorie talk
Idli Sambar Coconut Chutney is 295 kcal per 2 idli + 1 bowl sambar + 2 tbsp coconut chutney. Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Jalebi: the honest calorie talk
Jalebi is 240 kcal per 2 pieces (60g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.
Jeera aloo (1 katori): the honest calorie talk
Jeera aloo (1 katori) is 146 kcal per 1 katori (150 g): ~145 g boiled potato + 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.