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Palak Paneer at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
28
low
Glycemic load / serving
3
low
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

Indian cuisine · Vegetarian. Serving: 200 g.

Palak Paneer nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories300 kcal
Protein15 g
Carbohydrate15 g
Fiber5 g
Sugars5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat20 g
Saturated fat10 g
Sodium600 mg

Typical ingredients: Spinach, paneer (Indian cottage cheese), onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, green chili, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, oil (or ghee)

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Andhra Chicken Curry2350
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Common questions about palak paneer

How many calories are in palak paneer?

NutriOptio estimates 300 calories in one serving (200 g) of a typical palak paneer recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is palak paneer good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 3, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of palak paneer?

NutriOptio grades a typical palak paneer B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical palak paneer in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.