How many calories are in pilau?

A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), has about 639 calories. That works out to 213 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in pilau?

A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), has about 20.7 g of protein, or 6.9 g per 100 g.

Are these numbers exact?

No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.

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Calories in pilau

A usual portion of pilau is 1 plate (about 300 g). That has about 639 calories, 20.7 g protein, 74.4 g carbs and 28.2 g fat.

Also called: pilawo

Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania

In 1 plate (about 300 g)

Calories

639

Protein

20.7 g

Carbs

74.4 g

Fat

28.2 g

Nutrition by portion size

Carbs here are the carbs your body can use for energy. Fiber is listed on its own.

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber
1 plate (about 300 g)	639	20.7 g	74.4 g	28.2 g	3.3 g
100 g	213	6.9 g	24.8 g	9.4 g	1.1 g

How it fits into your day

A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day. 2,000 calories is a common reference point, not a rule: your own needs depend on your size, your age and how active you are. Work out your own daily target.

Where these numbers come from

These numbers come from a published food table. Our team has not yet checked this entry by hand.

Source: KEFCT 2018 code 15036 'Pilau (Spiced Rice)' (rice, beef, potatoes, onion, spices, 293 g oil per 595 g rice). Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf

On Nutrio’s food list as: Pilau (spiced rice with beef and potatoes). See how the whole list is sourced.

Common questions

How many calories are in pilau?: A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), has about 639 calories. That works out to 213 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in pilau?: A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), has about 20.7 g of protein, or 6.9 g per 100 g.
Are these numbers exact?: No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.

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