Biryani & rice

Kolkata Biryani

per 1 regular plate (~200g)

2–5gsugar
2gadded sugar
1gnatural sugar

14% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

14calories from this sugar
~3 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.

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.

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 (last verified 2026-08-26)