Pakistani FoodCalorie Calculator
Free calorie calculators for every desi dish — biryani, kebab, daal, roti, karahi and more. Instant results with full macro breakdown. Used by 50,000+ users.
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Food-Specific Calorie Calculators
Each calculator is built specifically for that dish — with real Pakistani recipe data, portion sizes, and cooking method adjustments.
Biryani Calories
Most PopularQuick Answer
480–550 cal / plate
Chicken, mutton, beef, vegetable & Sindhi biryani — full macro breakdown
Kebab Calories
High ProteinQuick Answer
93–150 cal / piece
Seekh, chapli, tikka, boti, shami, gola & doner kebab calories
Daal Calories
Diabetic FriendlyQuick Answer
200–290 cal / katori
Mash, masoor, moong, chana, tarka & makhani daal with GI data
Roti / Chapati Calories
Daily StapleQuick Answer
70–120 cal / roti
Wheat, multigrain, maida & besan roti — with and without ghee
Pakistani Food Calorie Quick Reference
Common desi dishes — calories per standard serving
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Biryani | 1 plate (350g) | 480–550 | 28g | 62g | 14g | Calculate |
| Mutton Biryani | 1 plate (350g) | 550–650 | 32g | 60g | 22g | Calculate |
| Seekh Kebab | 1 piece (80g) | 93–110 | 14g | 3g | 4g | Calculate |
| Chapli Kebab | 1 piece (120g) | 280–320 | 22g | 8g | 18g | Calculate |
| Daal Mash | 1 katori (200g) | 240–270 | 18g | 28g | 6g | Calculate |
| Daal Tarka | 1 katori (200g) | 250–290 | 16g | 30g | 8g | Calculate |
| Wheat Roti | 1 medium roti | 80–100 | 3g | 18g | 1g | Calculate |
| Roti with Ghee | 1 medium roti | 120–145 | 3g | 18g | 6g | Calculate |
| Chicken Karahi | 1 serving (250g) | 350–420 | 35g | 8g | 20g | Calculate |
| Nihari | 1 bowl (300g) | 450–550 | 38g | 12g | 28g | Calculate |
| Halwa Puri | 1 plate | 800–1000 | 14g | 110g | 42g | Calculate |
| Samosa (fried) | 1 piece (80g) | 150–200 | 4g | 22g | 8g | Calculate |
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More Calculators in Development
We're building dedicated calorie calculators for every popular Pakistani dish
Karahi Calories
350–500 cal / serving
Coming SoonNihari Calories
450–550 cal / bowl
Coming SoonHalwa Puri Calories
800–1000 cal / plate
Coming SoonSamosa Calories
150–200 cal / piece
Coming SoonParatha Calories
200–300 cal / paratha
Coming SoonPulao Calories
350–420 cal / plate
Coming SoonLassi Calories
180–280 cal / glass
Coming SoonPaye Calories
380–450 cal / bowl
Coming SoonHow to Count Calories in Pakistani Food
Counting calories in Pakistani food is challenging because most calorie apps and databases are built for Western diets. A standard app might have "biryani" but won't distinguish between home-cooked chicken biryani (480 cal) and restaurant mutton biryani (650 cal). That's a 35% difference — enough to derail a weight loss plan.
The 3 Factors That Change Desi Food Calories
Cooking Oil & Ghee
Each tablespoon of oil adds 120 calories. Restaurant food uses 2–3x more oil than home cooking.
Portion Size
A "plate" of biryani can range from 250g (home) to 500g (restaurant). Always weigh or estimate carefully.
Ingredients & Type
Chicken vs mutton, wheat vs maida, with ghee vs without — each choice changes the calorie count significantly.
Calorie Formula for Pakistani Food
The basic calorie formula is: Calories = (Protein × 4) + (Carbohydrates × 4) + (Fat × 9). For Pakistani dishes, the fat content is the biggest variable — a karahi cooked with 4 tbsp oil has 480 calories of fat alone before any meat or vegetables are counted.
Pakistani vs Western Calorie Counting
Western calorie apps like MyFitnessPal have poor data for desi foods. Our calculators are built specifically for Pakistani recipes — with real ingredient ratios, traditional cooking methods, and portion sizes that match how Pakistanis actually eat.
Low-Calorie Pakistani Food Choices
The best low-calorie Pakistani foods for weight loss are: daal (200–290 cal/katori), grilled seekh kebab (93–110 cal/piece), wheat roti without ghee (80–100 cal), chicken tikka (150–180 cal/piece), and raita (60–80 cal/katori). These foods are high in protein and fibre, keeping you full longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about counting calories in Pakistani food
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