4% 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.
Plain poha is flattened rice sautéed with mustard seeds, onions, turmeric, and peanuts — a savory breakfast with essentially no added sugar in its traditional form. Almost all of the small sugar figure here comes from the onions themselves, not any sweetener.
Pairs well with: The peanuts already in a poha bowl add some protein/fat; a side of curd adds more to slow the glucose response.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: Nutrition-app estimates and typical home-style recipe proportions — no packaged label exists for this homemade dish; figure varies by household recipe and portion size. Total carbs: nutrition-app estimates for a typical cooked-poha bowl. GI: medium, per general Indian glycemic-index research on flattened/parboiled rice. (last verified 2026-08-28)