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Vegetable poha: Calories, Protein & Macros
A 1 bowl serving of Vegetable poha has 177 kcal, 4.8g protein, 21.1g carbs and 7.9g fat — 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a vegetarian cooked dish from the rice & grains group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.
What's in a standard serving of Vegetable poha?
A 1 bowl serving has 177 kcal, 4.8g protein, 21.1g carbohydrate, 7.9g fat and 3.7g fiber. Per 100 g it's 180.5 kcal, 4.9g protein, 21.5g carbs and 8.1g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.
How does Vegetable poha fit a cut vs a bulk?
At 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal, Vegetable poha is more calorie-dense than protein-dense — on a calorie deficit (a cut) it's worth measuring the portion carefully so it doesn't crowd out higher-protein foods within a fixed calorie budget. On a calorie surplus (a bulk) that same calorie density is an advantage — it's an easy way to add calories without needing a large plate.
How much Vegetable poha should I eat?
The dataset's reference serving is 1 bowl (98 g), giving the 177 kcal and 4.8g protein above. Most people fit 1-2 servings into a single meal depending on the rest of the plate and their daily calorie target — log the actual amount eaten in IRONSLOG rather than assuming one fixed serving every time.
What can I swap for Vegetable poha?
- Plain dosa — vegetarian, 381 kcal per 100 g, 2.7g protein per 100 kcal
- Curd rice — vegetarian, 196 kcal per 100 g, 3g protein per 100 kcal
- Semolina upma — vegetarian, 148 kcal per 100 g, 2.2g protein per 100 kcal
| Metric | Per 1 bowl | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 177 kcal | 180.5 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 21.5 g |
| Fat | 7.9 g | 8.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
Key takeaways
- A 1 bowl serving of Vegetable poha has 177 kcal and 4.8g protein.
- Vegetable poha carries 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal — more calorie-dense than protein-dense.
- It's a vegetarian cooked dish in the rice & grains group.
- Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.
Log Vegetable poha in your nutrition diary
Try IRONSLOG freeFrequently asked questions
How much protein is in Vegetable poha?
4.9g per 100 g, or 4.8g in a 1 bowl serving — 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal.
Is Vegetable poha vegetarian?
Yes — Vegetable poha is vegetarian.
Can I log Vegetable poha in IRONSLOG?
Yes — Vegetable poha is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.