ThaliScanCalories in rasam
1 bowl of rasam (250 g): 81 kcal · 2.8 g protein · 12.4 g carbs · 2.2 g fat
Calories and macros in rasam by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ bowl (125 g) | 40 | 1.4 | 6.2 | 1.1 |
| 1 bowl (250 g) | 81 | 2.8 | 12.4 | 2.2 |
| 2 bowls (500 g) | 162 | 5.7 | 24.9 | 4.4 |
| 100 g | 32 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 0.9 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in rasam
1 bowl of rasam has 2.8 g protein. That is 14% of its calories, or 3.5 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 4.0 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with tomato, toor dal, ginger, green chillies, red chillies, tamarind, coriander leaves and curry leaves.
Rasam on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bowl of rasam (250 g) | 81 | 2.8 |
| Half a plate of boiled rice (150 g) | 176 | 3.9 |
| Plate total | 257 | 6.7 |
Why rasam calorie numbers differ
Rasam is a thin, tangy broth of tomato, tamarind, ginger, green and red chillies and curry leaves, with a little toor dal. It is mostly water, so a clear rasam stays light, while rasam thickened with more dal or finished with a generous ghee tempering climbs. The strength of the dal water and the tempering are the real differences between kitchens.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 56% of the calories in 1 bowl of rasam.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 250 g per bowl. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 bowl of rasam?
1 bowl of rasam (250 g) has 81 kcal, with 2.8 g protein, 12.4 g carbs and 2.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of rasam?
100 g of rasam has 32 kcal and 1.1 g protein.
How much protein is in rasam?
1 bowl of rasam has 2.8 g protein, and 100 g has 1.1 g.
How much is 1 bowl of rasam?
This chart uses 250 g for 1 bowl of rasam, a typical home portion. A heaped or thin serving can weigh quite differently, so compare yours with that weight.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.