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Numbers checked October 11, 2026

Paneer Calories by Dish: 19 Compared ​

Lowest-calorie paneer dishes: Low Fat Paneer, 160 calories (per 100 g). Most protein: Low Fat Paneer, 28 g (per 100 g).

We have nutrition pages for 19 paneer dishes. Per 100 g they run from 160 calories (Low Fat Paneer) to 365 calories (Paneer (Crispy)). Each row links to the full page for that item.

Paneer calories per 100 g ​

These 10 rows are all per 100 g, so they compare directly.

ItemServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Low Fat Paneer100 g16028 g1 g4 g
Paneer Dill Salad100 g18012 g8 g11 g
Paneer Sabji100 g19513 g9 g13 g
Masala Paneer100 g20020 g6 g11 g
Crumbled Paneer100 g26518.3 g3.6 g20.8 g
Paneer Bhurji100 g26518 g3.5 g21 g
Tandoori Paneer100 g26518 g4.5 g20 g
Paneer with Kaju100 g28613 g7 g20 g
Paneer100 g30518.9 g2.4 g24.8 g
Paneer (Crispy)100 g36518.3 g4.2 g32.1 g

Paneer calories per serving ​

These 9 rows are per serving, piece or pack. The serving is in the second column, so compare two rows only when the weights match.

ItemServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Beetroot Paneer Salad1 cup mixed salad with paneer (200 g)18018 g15 g6.5 g
Palak Paneer1 serving (200 g)20018 g8 g11 g
Shahi Paneer1 serving (200 g)22012 g12 g14 g
Paneer Tikka1 serving (6 pieces, 120 g)26421.6 g4.8 g18 g
Paneer Butter Masala1 serving (200 g)26518 g12 g18 g
Paneer Samosa1 samosa (100 g, deep fried)2758 g28 g15 g
Chilli Paneer1 serving (200 g, homemade)28014 g10 g22 g
Paneer Appeserving (5 pieces, 100 g)28016 g18 g16 g
Paneer Paratha1 paneer paratha (100 g)2879 g28 g15 g

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Lowest calorie paneer dishes per 100 g ​

  1. Low Fat Paneer: 160 calories, 28 g protein
  2. Paneer Dill Salad: 180 calories, 12 g protein
  3. Paneer Sabji: 195 calories, 13 g protein
  4. Masala Paneer: 200 calories, 20 g protein
  5. Crumbled Paneer: 265 calories, 18.3 g protein

Highest protein paneer dishes per 100 g ​

  1. Low Fat Paneer: 28 g protein, 160 calories
  2. Masala Paneer: 20 g protein, 200 calories
  3. Paneer: 18.9 g protein, 305 calories
  4. Crumbled Paneer: 18.3 g protein, 265 calories
  5. Paneer (Crispy): 18.3 g protein, 365 calories

Frequently Asked Questions ​

How much protein is in paneer? ​

100 g of paneer has 18.9 g of protein, with 305 calories, 2.4 g of carbs and 24.8 g of fat.

How many calories are in low fat paneer? ​

100 g of low fat paneer has 160 calories, with 28 g of protein, 1 g of carbs and 4 g of fat.

How many calories are in a paneer paratha? ​

A serving of paneer paratha (1 paneer paratha, 100 g) has 287 calories, with 9 g of protein, 28 g of carbs and 15 g of fat.

How many calories are in palak paneer? ​

A serving of palak paneer (1 serving, 200 g) has 200 calories, with 18 g of protein, 8 g of carbs and 11 g of fat.

Which of these paneer dishes is lowest in calories? ​

Counting the 10 rows listed per 100 g, the lowest in this chart are Low Fat Paneer at 160 calories, Paneer Dill Salad at 180 calories and Paneer Sabji at 195 calories.

Which of these paneer dishes has the most protein? ​

Low Fat Paneer has the most protein in this chart at 28 g per 100 g, with 160 calories.

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