Biryani & rice

Chicken Biryani (Home/Restaurant)

per 1 regular plate (~200g)

2–3gsugar
2gnatural sugar
34–42gtotal carbs
Highglycemic index

What does this mean?

10% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

10calories from this sugar
~2 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~1 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

Biryani is a savory rice dish — the small amount of sugar here comes from onions, yogurt, and tomato in the masala, not any added sweetener. A regular plate carries less sugar than a single teaspoon of table sugar.

Pairs well with: Pairs well with raita or a side salad — the fat/protein in curd and vegetables slows the glucose response of the rice.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: Nutrition-app estimate (~2g per 280g serving), scaled to a ~200g plate. Total carbs: USDA FoodData Central white rice (cooked) ~28g/100g, scaled up for the rice share of a typical 200g biryani plate plus masala. GI: classified high, consistent with white-rice-based dishes generally (published glycemic index research). (last verified 2026-08-26)