14% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
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.
Unusual among biryani styles — Kolkata biryani traditionally includes a potato and a touch of sugar or caramel in the masala, giving it a small but real added-sugar component that most other biryanis don't have. No lab-tested figure was available for this entry.
Pairs well with: Pairs well with a salad or raita — the added potato makes this a higher-starch biryani than most other regional styles, so pairing matters more here.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: No lab-confirmed figure located — a nutrition-tracking app entry for Kolkata aloo biryani shows ~2g at a 200g-equivalent serving; combined with the recipe's known use of sugar/caramel syrup and potato alongside the standard onion-yogurt base; treat as a rough estimate, re-verify if a tested figure becomes available. Total carbs: USDA FoodData Central white rice (cooked) ~28g/100g plus the added potato, scaled for a 200g plate — estimate, not lab-tested. GI: classified high — rice plus potato are both high-GI starches (published glycemic index research). (last verified 2026-08-26)