Per 1 katori (180g)
260kcal
Protein
5g
8% of energy
Carbs
42g
65% of energy
Fat
8g
28% of energy
Indian food · rice dishes
Lemon Rice
- Serving
- 1 katori · 180g
- Macro lead
- Carb-forward
- Region
- south
- Fiber / serving
- 2 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (180g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbs | 42 g | 23.3 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1.1 g |
How Indian lifters use Lemon Rice
Rice is the cheapest lifter carb in India. Cook it fresh, refrigerate overnight, reheat — that raises the resistant-starch content and blunts the glycemic hit. Carb-forward — use it around training, dial it back on rest days if you're cutting. The dish is most common in south kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.
Where it fits in your day
Best consumed pre and post workout when insulin sensitivity is highest. On rest days, keep the portion smaller and pair with protein and fibre to slow the glycemic response.
Cost & convenience
Low protein density (2.8g/100g). Treat it as a carb, fat, or micronutrient food — not a protein anchor. Cost-per-gram of protein is high here; don't rely on it to hit your daily target.
Common myth
"White rice makes you fat" — no. A surplus of any calorie source does. Rice is a clean, cheap, easily digested carb that works for cuts and bulks equally well when tracked.
Swaps & pairings
Similar rice dishes
Veg Pulao 280 kcal · 6g protein per servingVeg Biryani 420 kcal · 10g protein per servingChicken Biryani 540 kcal · 28g protein per servingFried Rice (veg) 360 kcal · 7g protein per servingSteamed Rice (white) 195 kcal · 4g protein per servingBrown Rice (cooked) 165 kcal · 3.5g protein per serving
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Frequently asked
Is Lemon Rice good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 1 katori costs you 260 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Lemon Rice should I eat per day?
Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.
Is Lemon Rice high in protein?
Not really — 2.8g per 100g. Treat it as a carb source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.
Can I eat Lemon Rice pre or post workout?
Yes — carb-forward foods like this one are ideal 60–90 minutes before and immediately after training.
Fit this into your daily targets
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