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How Much Does an Idli Weigh?

An idli weighs about 38 grams (1.3 oz).

That is the USDA average for one idli, which has 49 calories and 2.4 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.

Idli Calorie Calculator

49cal
in 1 idli (38 g)
Protein2.4 g20% of calories
Fat0.1 g2% of calories
Carbs9.5 g78% of calories
2% of a 2,000 calorie day

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    Idli weight by size and measure

    MeasureGramsOuncesCalories
    1 idli38 g1.3 oz49

    Idli calories by serving size

    Common amounts of idli with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

    ServingWeightCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
    1 oz28 g361.8 g0.1 g7.1 g
    1 idli38 g492.4 g0.1 g9.5 g
    50g50 g643.2 g0.2 g12 g
    2 idli76 g974.8 g0.3 g19 g
    100g100 g1286.4 g0.4 g25 g
    4 oz113 g1457.2 g0.4 g28 g
    200g200 g25613 g0.7 g50 g

    Idli vs similar foods

    Calories per 100 g compared with other meals and dishes.

    Cheeseburger296
    Hamburger287
    Cheese Pizza266
    Frozen Thin Crust Cheese Pizza263
    Idli128
    Spinach Souffle128
    Tabbouleh127

    Idli: common questions

    How much does an idli weigh?

    About 38 g, or 1.3 oz.

    How many calories are in an idli?

    An idli has 49 calories.

    More about idli

    Calories by amount

    100g200g4 oz1 idli2 idli3 idli

    Amount for a target

    100 calories200 calories300 calories500 calories

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    Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708346. Original description: Idli. Portion weights are USDA household measures.