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Omelette
Also called omelet, anda omelette, masala omelette, egg omelette, anda omlet
Beaten eggs mixed with chopped onion, capsicum, green chilli and coriander and cooked flat in a pan until set. A quick Indian-style breakfast, often eaten with bread.
The short answer
Omelette has about 328 kcal in a regular serving (1 omelette, about 150 g), with 17.1 g of protein and 0.9 g of fibre. It rates 2.5/5 (moderate fit) for weight management: a regular serving is a modest portion, but it has little fibre for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 2 Nov 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 328 kcal
- 1 omelette (about 150 g)
- For weight management
- 2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 17.1 g · 0.9 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 1 hr
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
What's in omelette?
Raw weights for one serving (1 omelette, about 150 g), from the standard recipe
- Eggs, 125 g
- Onion, 12 g
- Capsicum, 11 g
- Green chilli, 4 g
- Coriander leaves, 4 g
- Oil, 17 g
How is omelette made?
Preparation 5 min · Cooking 5 min
- 1Chop the onion, capsicum, green chilli and coriander very finely.
- 2Mix them in a bowl with a pinch of salt and turmeric.
- 3Break in the eggs and beat until well mixed.
- 4Heat the oil or butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour in the mixture.
- 5Cook until the base is set, flip once, cook briefly and serve hot.
Omelette nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 omelette, about 150 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 328 kcal | 219 kcal |
| Protein | 17.1 g | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 28.5 g | 19 g |
| Fibre | 0.9 g | 0.6 g |
Calculated from a standard recipe (based on a recipe by Swasthi's Recipes: Egg Omelette Recipe (Indian-style vegetable omelette), serves 1) using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values for the raw ingredients, divided by the weight of the cooked dish (120 g for the whole recipe). Salt and dry spices are left out. The regular serving is the average portion in three chefs' recipes: Swasthi's Recipes, Egg Omelette Recipe (Indian-style vegetable omelette) 120 g, Sanjeev Kapoor, Masala Omelette (street food) 183 g and Archana's Kitchen, Cheese Masala Omelette Recipe 142 g. Food composition: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad. How we calculate nutrition facts. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is omelette good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit, because a regular serving is a modest portion, but it has little fibre for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)2.19 kcal · 53/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)5.2 g · 52/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)0.3 g · 9/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)328 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 68/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have omelette
- Use a non-stick pan and one teaspoon of oil instead of a tablespoon
- Add more chopped vegetables so the omelette is bulkier
- Have one whole egg and one white if you want less fat
- Serve with a slice of whole wheat toast and a tomato or cucumber salad
- Skip the cheese and butter
Common questions about omelette
How many calories are in omelette?
About 328 kcal in 1 omelette, about 150 g, or 219 kcal per 100 g.
Is omelette good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit: a regular serving is a modest portion, but it has little fibre for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in omelette?
About 17.1 g in 1 omelette, about 150 g, which is 5.2 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in omelette?
About 1 hr of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
How many calories are in an omelette?
A two-egg omelette of about this size gives about 330 kcal here, most of it from the eggs and the oil in the pan.
Is an omelette a good breakfast for weight management?
Eggs are a good source of protein, which keeps you full for longer. Use little oil and add vegetables.
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