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Egg appam

Egg appam has 68.7 calories per serving (1 Medium Piece) — that's 157.5 calories per 100g. It provides 3.8g protein, 1.8g carbs, and 5.1g fat. With a medium glycemic index (GI: 67), It contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger.

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69kcal
per piece
Protein
3.8 g
Carbs
1.8 g
Fat
5.1 g
GI
67 (Medium)
Contains egg
Prep: 20 minCook: 10 min Total: 30 minServes 5
Contains:DairyEgg

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Egg appam
  • Serving Size 1 medium piece (43.6 g)
  • Calories68.7 kcal
  • Carbs1.8 g (7.1 kcal)
  • Protein3.8 g (15.3 kcal)
  • Fat5.1 g (46.2 kcal)

Calories by portion

Calories and macros of Egg appam for common portion sizes.

PortionWeight (g)Calories (kcal)Protein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
1 Egg appam44693.81.85.1
2 Egg appam871377.73.610.3
3 Egg appam13120611.55.315.4
4 Egg appam17427515.37.120.5
100 g1001588.84.111.8

Nutrition Label

Egg appam

  • Serving Size1 medium piece (43.6 g)
  • Calories68.7 kcal
  • Carbs1.8 g
  • Fiber0.5 g
  • Sugar0.7 g
  • Protein3.8 g
  • Fat5.1 g
  • Saturated fat1.8 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat1.8 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.0 g
  • Cholesterol71.5 mg
  • Sodium179.3 mg

Nutrition per 100g

  • Calories157.5 kcal
  • Carbs4.1 g
  • Fiber1.1 g
  • Sugar1.6 g
  • Protein8.8 g
  • Fat11.8 g
  • Cholesterol164.0 mg
  • Sodium411.3 mg

1 serving = 43.6g

Ingredients

Cheese
2 tbsp
Chillies green - all varieties
25 g
Onion small
50 g
Pepper, black
0.5 tsp
Whole egg raw
100 g
Rice bran oil
2 tsp
Salt
0.5 tsp

Instructions

1
Beat the mixture
Put eggs in a bowl. Add onions, green chili, salt, and pepper & cheese in it. Beat properly.
2
Prepare the appam
Heat appam pan on slow flame. Grease it with little oil. Pour egg mixture in appam pan. After one minute flip off the egg appe with help of a knife or spatula.
3
Serve hot
Again grease the top & flip off. Cook until it done. With in 2-3 minutes it ready. Serve hot with tomato sauce.

How long to burn it off

Time a 65 kg adult needs to burn one serving (69 kcal).

  • Brisk walking (5 km/h)17 min≈ 1,700 steps
  • Running (8 km/h)7 min
  • Cycling (moderate)9 min
  • Yoga24 min

Glycemic Index

67 Medium
Low
Medium
High

Likely to produce a moderate blood glucose rise; pair with protein/fiber for better stability.

How to flatten the spike

  • Pair this dish with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs, fish, or curd).
  • Add a fiber-rich side salad or non-starchy vegetables.
  • Avoid combining this with another high-carb side in the same meal.

Compare & Substitute

NutrientEgg appamAnda DosaAndi DosaDim Dosa
Calories68.7 kcal91.9 kcal91.9 kcal91.9 kcal
Carbs1.8 g11.2 g11.2 g11.2 g
Protein3.8 g3.7 g3.7 g3.7 g
Fat5.1 g3.6 g3.6 g3.6 g
Fiber0.5 g1.4 g1.4 g1.4 g
Sugar0.7 g0.3 g0.3 g0.3 g
Sodium179.3 mg97.9 mg97.9 mg97.9 mg
Cholesterol71.5 mg35.7 mg35.7 mg35.7 mg

Health Goals Suitability

Weight Loss

At 68.7 kcal per serving, this can fit into a weight loss diet with mindful portion control. Pair with a fiber-rich salad to improve satiety.

Diabetes

Moderate glycemic index (GI: 67). Adding a fiber-rich side dish can help moderate the blood sugar response.

Muscle Gain

Low protein content (3.8g per serving) — not sufficient alone for muscle building. Combine with high-protein sides like paneer, eggs, chicken, dal, or a protein shake to reach 25-30g protein per meal.

Heart Health

Watch your intake — cholesterol (71.5mg) is on the higher side.

PCOS

Moderate-to-high GI (67) can spike insulin — Women with PCOS should pair this with fiber-rich vegetables and a protein source to improve the insulin response. Consider replacing refined ingredients with whole grains or millets.

Thyroid

No goitrogenic ingredients — generally safe for thyroid conditions.

Portion Guidance

Weight Loss

1 Medium Piece (~43.6g). A light, kcal-friendly portion. Pair with roti or salad for a complete meal under 300 kcal.

Muscle Gain

1 Medium Piece (~43.6g) plus a protein-rich addition (100g paneer, 2 eggs, or 1 cup dal) to hit 25-30g protein per meal.

Diabetes

1 Medium Piece (~43.6g). Pair with whole wheat roti (not rice) to lower glycemic load. Eat protein and fiber portions first, carbs last.

General

1 Medium Piece (~43.6g) provides a balanced portion. Adjust based on your daily kcal target — track accurately in the Hint app.

Recipe Modifications

Boost protein

Increase the protein portion (chicken/fish/eggs) by 50g, or serve with a side of Greek yogurt.

Lower glycemic load

Replace refined flour (maida) with whole wheat atta, or swap white rice with brown rice or millets like jowar/bajra.

Make diabetes-friendly

Replace potato with cauliflower or bottle gourd. Add a squeeze of lemon — the acidity lowers glycemic response.

Meal prep friendly

Egg appam stores well for 2-3 days refrigerated. Reheat on stovetop for best texture. Prepare ingredients in advance for quick weeknight cooking.

Common Mistakes

Not measuring serving size

Why it matters: The nutrition values are for 1 standard serving. Eating 2-3x the serving means 2-3x the kcal (137.3-206 kcal).

Fix: Use the Hint app to scan and log the exact portion you eat for accurate tracking.

Pairing with another high-GI food

Why it matters: Eating rice with another starchy dish doubles the glycemic load, causing sharp blood sugar spikes.

Fix: Choose one carb source per meal. Pair with roti instead of rice, or add a protein-rich side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scientific References

  1. Curcumin in turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory properties

    Hewlings SJ & Kalman DS (2017). Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health. Foods.

    DOI: 10.3390/foods6100092
  2. Portion control is one of the most effective strategies for managing calorie intake and body weight

    Rolls BJ (2014). What is the role of portion control in weight management? International Journal of Obesity.

    DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2014.82

How we calculate

Nutrition is calculated from the ingredient quantities above using the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017, ICMR-NIN) and USDA FNDDS. The glycemic index is estimated from the ingredients, not lab-tested. Activity times use the Compendium of Physical Activities for a 65 kg adult. This page is general information, not medical advice. Our data sources

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