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How many calories in
paneer?

Paneer sits at 321 calories per 100g. Notably high in protein for dairy.

321
kcal · 100g
18g
Protein
6.1g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical paneer serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
273 kcal
15.3g
4 oz (113g)
363 kcal
20.4g
1 cup (~150g)
482 kcal
27.0g
In your day

What 321 calories means.

Calorie-dense and fatty — 25 g of fat per 100g means small portions add up fast, so weigh it rather than eyeballing.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
16%
per 100g · 5.6g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking61 min
🏃 Running32 min
🚴 Cycling35 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Paneer vs. similar foods.

How paneer stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Paneer
321 kcal / 100g
5.6g
321 kcal / 100g
6.9g
321 kcal / 100g
2.5g
321 kcal / 100g
5.6g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in paneer?

Paneer has approximately 321 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 273 calories.

How much protein is in paneer?

18g of protein per 100g. That puts paneer at roughly 5.6g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other dairy sources.

How do I log paneer accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is paneer good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Paneer sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.