Biryani & rice

Mutton/Lamb Biryani

per 1 regular plate (~200g)

4–6gsugar
4gnatural sugar
34–42gtotal carbs
Highglycemic index

What does this mean?

20% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

20calories from this sugar
~5 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~2 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.

Somewhat higher in natural sugar than chicken biryani — mutton/lamb biryani typically uses a richer, longer-marinated onion-yogurt masala base, but the sugar still comes entirely from that base (onion, yogurt, tomato), not the meat or any added sweetener.

Pairs well with: Pairs well with raita or a cucumber salad to add fiber/protein and slow 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-aggregator estimates (Hyderabadi mutton and Malabar mutton biryani entries) scaled to a 200g reference serving. Total carbs: USDA FoodData Central white rice (cooked) ~28g/100g, scaled for the rice share of a typical 200g plate. GI: classified high, consistent with white-rice-based dishes generally (published glycemic index research). (last verified 2026-08-26)