Paella calories
There's no single “correct” number for paella: every family cooks it a little differently. Built from USDA ingredients, a standard version gives 137 kcal per 100 g, about 438 kcal for a 320 g serving.
A serving covers about 22% of the 2,000 kcal reference day used on US nutrition labels.
A real serving: 351 to 526 kcal
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (320 g) |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 137 | 438 |
| Protein, g | 8.4 | 26.9 |
| Fat, g | 4.6 | 14.7 |
| Carbs, g | 15.1 | 48.3 |
Calories by portion
| Portions | Most likely | Range, kcal | Steps to burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ · 160 g | 219 kcal | 175-263 | 6,800 |
| 1 · 320 g | 438 kcal | 351-526 | 13,700 |
| 1½ · 480 g | 658 kcal | 526-789 | 20,500 |
| 2 · 640 g | 877 kcal | 701-1,052 | 27,300 |
The same portion buttons as in the Kalorea app: ½, 1, 1½ and 2 servings.
How long to burn one serving
About 13,700 steps, or 106 minutes of brisk walking for an average adult.
How we count: an adult of 75 kg and 175 cm walking at 5.6 km/h burns (4.3 − 1) × 75 = 247.5 kcal an hour above resting. Steps are distance divided by a stride of 0.415 × height. That's about 31 steps per kcal. The Kalorea app uses your own height and weight.
Shoot it from above so the whole plate is in frame. If it's oilier than usual, add “lots of oil” to the description, and Kalorea will lean to the top of the range.
Compared with similar foods
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Serving | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lo mein | 121 | 363 kcal / 300 g | 4.8 g |
| Pot roast | 123 | 430 kcal / 350 g | 14.8 g |
| Bibimbap | 129 | 580 kcal / 450 g | 7.0 g |
| Chili con carne | 132 | 330 kcal / 250 g | 9.2 g |
| Sushi roll | 135 | 270 kcal / 200 g | 5.3 g |
| Omelette | 136 | 224 kcal / 165 g | 9.4 g |
| Paella | 137 | 438 kcal / 320 g | 8.4 g |
| California roll | 142 | 312 kcal / 220 g | 2.8 g |
| Chicken curry | 144 | 432 kcal / 300 g | 12.1 g |
Lightest in this group per 100 g: Lo mein.
Where the numbers come from
This is a home-style dish, so there's no single lab value. We built it from USDA ingredients using this recipe, then divided by its total weight:
The ±20% range reflects how much real recipes and portions differ: more oil, fattier meat or a bigger scoop all move it.
Questions
How many calories in paella?
Paella has about 137 kcal per 100 g. A typical 320 g serving is about 438 kcal, and realistically anywhere from 351 to 526 kcal depending on the recipe and portion.
How much protein is in paella?
8.4 g of protein per 100 g, or about 26.9 g in a 320 g serving.
Your plate isn't a lab sample
Snap your own paella and Kalorea estimates what's actually on your plate, with a range and macros.