Nutrition Breakdown

Pongal Calories — Lowest to Highest

Browse calorie values for Pongal menu items, with official nutrition where available and estimated calories for uncovered items. Updated July 2026.

Coverage

100%

Average Calories

262 kcal

Lowest Item

1 kcal

Highest Item

876 kcal

122 / 122 items resolved USDA database: 65 Estimated: 57

Lowest Calorie Items at Pongal

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# Item Category Source Calories
1 Coffee beverages USDA 1 kcal
2 Madras Coffee beverages USDA 17 kcal
3 Mineral Water beverages USDA 22 kcal
4 73. Bhindi Masala subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 31 kcal
5 Tea beverages USDA 34 kcal
6 95. Plain Yogurt accompaniments USDA 50 kcal
7 Masala Tea beverages USDA 51 kcal
8 71. Gobi Masala subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 52 kcal
9 72. Alu Gobi subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 52 kcal
10 Mango Milkshake beverages USDA 60 kcal
11 Mooru beverages USDA 61 kcal
12 14. Spinach Pakoda appetizers USDA 63 kcal
13 Homemade Mango Juice beverages USDA 63 kcal
14 68. Vegetable Kurma subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 71 kcal
15 16. Paneer Pakoda appetizers USDA 74 kcal
16 95. Sambar accompaniments USDA 86 kcal
17 Mango Lassi beverages USDA 86 kcal
18 65. Alu Palak subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 90 kcal
19 74. Baingan Bhartha subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 90 kcal
20 75. Alu Baingan subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 90 kcal
21 63. Alu Mutter subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 92 kcal
22 Lassi beverages USDA 97 kcal
23 10. Vada appetizers USDA 101 kcal
24 66. Channa Saag subji from punjab $9.95 USDA 101 kcal
25 76. Chapathi breads USDA 102 kcal
26 92. Raita accompaniments USDA 107 kcal
27 Kheer desserts USDA 108 kcal
28 54. Mixed Vegetables Biryani rice USDA 109 kcal
29 Shrikhand desserts USDA 113 kcal
30 82. Poori & Masala breads USDA 114 kcal
Nutrition sync is temporarily paused Missing official items: 57

Highest Calorie Items

Top calorie-dense picks based on current nutrition data

93. Ghee

accompaniments 876 kcal

13. Masala Cashew Nuts

appetizers 565 kcal

36. Sandwich Dosa

dosa 470 kcal

36. Sandwich Masala

dosa 470 kcal

9. Medu Vada

appetizers 434 kcal

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How Estimated Calories Are Calculated

When official nutrition is unavailable, calorie values are estimated using menu-item keywords and then adjusted by portion size. These values are directional for comparison, not medical nutrition advice.

  • Base estimate: item-name tokens (for example burger, fries, salad, pizza, shake) map to baseline calorie ranges.
  • Portion weighting: ounce and gram values adjust the estimate (about 8 oz = 1.0x, about 230 g = 1.0x), then the value is capped within a safe range.
  • Size modifiers: small/kids items apply a lower multiplier, while large/xl/family/double items apply a higher multiplier.
  • Final output: estimates are rounded to whole calories and shown as Estimated in the source column.

Pongal Calories — Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about calorie values, estimates, and nutrition coverage.

How many Pongal items have calorie data?

Pongal currently has calorie values for 122 of 122 menu items (100% coverage). We first use official nutrition sources when available, then apply estimation fallback for unresolved items.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Pongal?

The lightest item currently tracked is Coffee at approximately 1 kcal. Use the ranked table to find other low-calorie meal choices.

Are Pongal calorie values official or estimated?

This page uses a hybrid model: 65 items use USDA database estimates, while 57 items are algorithmic estimates. Both are directional for comparison, not medical guidance.

Where can I compare calories and prices together?

Use the Pongal full menu prices page for price-focused browsing and the cheapest menu items page for budget picks. This calories page is built for nutrition-first filtering.

How to Use This Calories Page

Use this page to compare low-calorie and high-calorie items quickly before ordering. Official values are used where available, and estimated values fill the coverage gap for broad menu discovery.

Estimated values are directional and may vary by location, preparation style, and serving size. For strict dietary planning, cross-check with the official restaurant nutrition statement when available.

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