3–5gsugar
3gnatural sugar
16% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
16calories from this sugar
~4 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.
Simpler and typically less spiced than biryani, with a similarly small natural sugar contribution from onions and any vegetables used.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: Multiple nutrition-aggregator estimates for a 1-cup (~200-250g) serving showing 4-5g sugar, scaled to a 200g reference serving (last verified 2026-08-26)