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How Many Calories in Momo?

India's favourite street side dumpling from the Himalayas

Momo (Plate of 8 Steamed Veg)

Calories

280 kcal

per standard serving

Protein14.4g
Carbs41.6g
Fat6.4g
Fiber3.2g
Serving SizeCaloriesProtein
1 Steamed Veg Momo35 kcal1.8g
1 Steamed Chicken Momo42 kcal3.5g
1 Fried Momo58 kcal2.5g
Plate of 8 Steamed Veg280 kcal14.4g
Plate of 8 Steamed Chicken336 kcal28g
Plate of 8 Fried464 kcal20g
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Momo vs Similar Dishes

DishCaloriesProtein
Steamed Veg Momo (8 pcs)280 kcal14.4g
Samosa (2 pcs)370 kcal8.4g
Aloo Tikki (2 pcs)290 kcal6.4g
Pani Puri (6 pcs)195 kcal4.5g

What's Inside Momo?

The final calories in Momo come from ingredient choice, cooking fat, and serving size. Restaurant versions are usually higher than homemade versions due to extra oil, butter, cream, or larger portions.

  • Dough wrapper (maida) - 15 kcal. Per momo
  • Veg filling - 18 kcal. Per momo
  • Steaming - 0 kcal. Steamed version
  • Extra oil for frying - 20 kcal. Fried version only

How to Make Momo Healthier

  • Choose steamed over fried to reduce calories drastically.
  • Chicken momos usually provide better protein per serving.
  • Chutney contributes relatively low calories when portioned.
  • Momos can be a better street-food choice than deep-fried snacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in 1 momo?

Steamed veg momo is around 35 kcal, chicken around 42 kcal, and fried around 58 kcal.

Are momos good for weight loss?

Steamed momos in controlled portions can fit well in weight-loss diets.

Steamed vs fried momo calories?

Fried momos are significantly higher in calories due to absorbed oil.

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