ThaliScanCalories in sambar
1 large katori of sambar (257 g): 249 kcal · 8.6 g protein · 36.2 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
Calories and macros in sambar by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ large katori (129 g) | 125 | 4.3 | 18.2 | 5.7 |
| 1 large katori (257 g) | 249 | 8.6 | 36.2 | 11.3 |
| 2 large katoris (514 g) | 498 | 17.2 | 72.4 | 22.5 |
| 100 g | 97 | 3.4 | 14.1 | 4.4 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in sambar
1 large katori of sambar has 8.6 g protein. That is 14% of its calories, or 3.5 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 9.0 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with toor dal, brinjal, drumstick, okra (bhindi), tomato, onion, fresh coconut, tamarind, red chillies and sunflower oil.
Sambar on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 large katori of sambar (257 g) | 249 | 8.6 |
| Half a plate of boiled rice (150 g) | 176 | 3.9 |
| Plate total | 425 | 12.5 |
Why sambar calorie numbers differ
Sambar is a tangy stew of toor dal with brinjal, drumstick, okra, tomato and onion, soured with tamarind and thickened with fresh coconut. The coconut, the oil in the tempering and the thickness of the dal decide the calories, and a thin hotel sambar carries less than a thick home pot. A bowl heavy on vegetables comes out lower than a dal-heavy bowl.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 18% of the calories in 1 large katori of sambar.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 257 g per large katori. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 large katori of sambar?
1 large katori of sambar (257 g) has 249 kcal, with 8.6 g protein, 36.2 g carbs and 11.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of sambar?
100 g of sambar has 97 kcal and 3.4 g protein.
How much protein is in sambar?
1 large katori of sambar has 8.6 g protein, and 100 g has 3.4 g.
How much is 1 large katori of sambar?
This chart uses 257 g for 1 large katori of sambar, 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.