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How many calories in
risotto?

Risotto is 166 calories per 100g, mostly carbs at 20g. On the lighter side for grains. Common in fitness meal prep for steady-energy carbohydrates.

166
kcal · 100g
3.7g
Protein
20g
Carbs
7.7g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

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

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
141 kcal
3.1g
4 oz (113g)
188 kcal
4.2g
1 cup (~150g)
249 kcal
5.6g
In your day

What 166 calories means.

Balanced — risotto sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
8%
per 100g · 2.2g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking32 min
🏃 Running16 min
🚴 Cycling18 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Risotto vs. similar foods.

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

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Risotto
166 kcal / 100g
2.2g
165 kcal / 100g
3.6g
170 kcal / 100g (cooked)
3.5g
174 kcal / 100g
2.3g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in risotto?

Risotto has approximately 166 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 141 calories.

How much protein is in risotto?

3.7g of protein per 100g. That puts risotto at roughly 2.2g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other grains sources.

How do I log risotto 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 under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is risotto good for weight loss?

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