Nutrition Facts

Calories in Palak paneer

One serving of palak paneer (1 bowl, about 296 g) has about 230 calories and 11.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 78 calories and 4 g of protein.

230calories11.8gprotein13gcarbs14.2gfat

Per serving: 1 bowl, 296 g

The numbers, laid out

Full Breakdown

AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
1 bowl (296 g)230 kcal11.8 g13 g14.2 g5.6 g
2 bowls (591 g)460 kcal23.6 g26 g28.4 g11.2 g
100 g78 kcal4 g4.4 g4.8 g1.9 g

Protein, Carbs and Fat in Palak paneer

One serving of palak paneer (1 bowl, about 296 g) has about 11.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 4 g.

  • Carbs 23%
  • Fat 56%
  • Protein 21%

About 56% of the calories in palak paneer come from fat, 23% from carbohydrate and 21% from protein. One serving is about 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.

How Palak paneer Compares

DishPer servingPer 100 gProtein per 100 g
Palak paneer230 kcal per 1 bowl78 kcal4 g
Kadhai Paneer344 kcal per 1 bowl108 kcal4.3 g
Matar paneer374 kcal per 1 bowl135 kcal6.6 g
Methi malai paneer377 kcal per 1 bowl195 kcal7.3 g
Shahi paneer406 kcal per 1 bowl157 kcal5.1 g
Paneer curry357 kcal per 1 bowl177 kcal7.8 g

Common Questions

How many calories are in palak paneer?

One serving of palak paneer (1 bowl, about 296 g) has about 230 calories and 11.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 78 calories and 4 g of protein.

How much protein is in palak paneer?

One serving of palak paneer (1 bowl, about 296 g) has about 11.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 4 g.

How many carbs and how much fat are in palak paneer?

One serving of palak paneer (1 bowl, about 296 g) has about 13 g of carbohydrate, 14.2 g of fat and 5.6 g of fibre.

How many calories are in 2 bowls of palak paneer?

Two servings of palak paneer (2 bowls, about 591 g) have about 460 calories and 23.6 g of protein.

Where do the calories in palak paneer come from?

About 56% of the calories in palak paneer come from fat, 23% from carbohydrate and 21% from protein. One serving is about 12% of a 2,000 kcal day.

Which has more calories, palak paneer or kadhai paneer?

Per 100 g, palak paneer has about 78 calories and kadhai paneer has about 108, so kadhai paneer has more.

How many calories are in 1 bowl of palak paneer?

One serving of palak paneer (1 bowl, about 296 g) has about 230 calories and 11.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 78 calories and 4 g of protein.

How much protein is in 1 bowl of palak paneer?

One serving of palak paneer (1 bowl, about 296 g) has about 11.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 4 g.

Good to Know

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Spinach paneer (Palak paneer)” (ASC215), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.

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