Nutritional Facts of Paneer

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How many calories does one cup of  Paneer have?

One cup (250 grams) of Paneer  gives 877 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 190 calories, proteins account for 154 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 522 calories.  One cup of Paneer  provides about 43 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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Indian  Paneer (  Indian cottage cheese ) recipe makes 1 cup, 250 grams and has 877 calories.

877 calories for 1 cups paneer cube of Paneer, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Carbohydrates 47.4g, Protein 38.5g, Fat 58g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Paneer

How much protein from 1 cup paneer ?

1 cup low fat paneer gives 58 grams protein. 

How much protein from 1/2 cup  paneer ?

1/2 cup low fat paneer gives 29 grams protein. 

 

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Is Indian  Paneer (  Indian cottage cheese  healthy?

Yes for some and no for others.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Milk, Low Fat Milk, Milk powder : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. The Calcium in Milk helps to protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jaw bone strong and healthy. Milk is low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. However diabetics must consider including low fat milk as advised by their dietitian only so as to avoid any fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Protein is another key nutrient which milk is rich in - 8.6 g from a cup. So all those looking to build protein stores can add milk and its products like curd and paneer to their diet. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs.  Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk

 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have  Paneer ( Indian cottage cheese   ?

Yes. But have paneer made from low fat milk. 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. The Calcium in Milk helps to protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jaw bone strong and healthy. Milk is low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. However diabetics must consider including low fat milk as advised by their dietitian only so as to avoid any fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Protein is another key nutrient which milk is rich in - 8.6 g from a cup. So all those looking to build protein stores can add milk and its products like curd and paneer to their diet. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs.  Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk

Can healthy individuals have Low Fat Paneer ( low fat Indian cottage cheese  ?

Yes. 

Paneer (cottage cheese)  is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 

One cup paneer from full fat milk is rich in.

  1. Calcium.  See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults. 314% of RDA.
  2. Phosphorus Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 193% of RDA.
  3. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 82% of RDA.
  4. Protein : Protein is required for managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 70% of RDA.
  5. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 50% of RDA.
  6. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). Not all of the vitamin C is lost when vegetables are cooked. Some studies have shown that up to 50% of the vitamin C can be retained, depending on the cooking method and the vegetable. Cook vegetables quickly. The longer vegetables are cooked, the more vitamin C they will lose. 48% of RDA.
  7. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. Indian Foods rich in B1 are Flax seeds (alsi), Sunflower seeds, Sesame seeds, Garden cress seeds (halim), Capsicum, Wheat flour, Chana dal, moong, walnuts, masoor dal, brown rice, jowar, bajra. 40% of RDA.
  8. Vitamin A rich recipes, Beta Carotene : Vitamin A is crucial for healthy vision, cell growth and healthy skin. Sources of vitamin A include yellow-orange fruits and vegetables like carrots, mango, papaya, peach, tomatoes, pumpkin etc. and other vegetables like spinach, kale, fenugreek leaves, broccoli, capsicum etc. 30% of RDA.
  9. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). % of RDA.
Value per per cups paneer cube% Daily Values
Energy877 cal44%
Protein38.5 g70%
Carbohydrates47.4 g16%
Fiber0.5 g2%
Fat58 g88%
Cholesterol142.2 mg36%
VITAMINS
Vitamin A1422.2 mcg30%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)0.4 mg40%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.9 mg82%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.9 mg8%
Vitamin C19.3 mg48%
Vitamin E0.1 mg1%
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)51.9 mcg26%
MINERALS
Calcium1885.3 mg314%
Iron1.8 mg9%
Magnesium174 mg50%
Phosphorus1158.2 mg193%
Sodium169.4 mg9%
Potassium872 mg19%
Zinc2.7 mg27%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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