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Takeout-style saag paneer + rice at home
A typical takeout saag paneer + rice next to the home build, per person: protein, calories and cost. The takeout side is an estimate with its source below; the home side is computed from the recipe.
Saag paneer + rice
At home: Saag Paneer, one serving
| Per person | Your orderestimate | At homeper serving |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23 g | 34 g |
| Calories | 610 | 570 |
| Cost | what you paid | about $4.93 |
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Takeout side: USDA FNDDS survey data for saag paneer and side of white rice. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
At home: computed from USDA FoodData Central, per person. Home cost at US average prices (September 2026); your store will differ.
How the takeout side is estimated
Takeout restaurants don't publish one standard recipe, so we estimate a typical portion. Where the USDA's What We Eat in America survey database (FNDDS) has the dish, we use its per-100 g values and a stated portion. Where it doesn't, we write a restaurant-style recipe with its portion assumptions and compute it with the same engine as the home build. More on the method
Saag paneer
300 g · about 300 kcal · 16 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Palak Paneer”, food code 72125310 (FDC ID 2709631).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Palak Paneer" (72125310): 1 cup = 200 g × 1.5; house assumption: one order = 1 1/2 cups. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
Side of white rice
237 g · about 310 kcal · 6 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Rice, white, cooked, no added fat”, food code 56205008 (FDC ID 2708408).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Rice, white, cooked, no added fat" (56205008): 1 cup, cooked = 158 g × 1.5; house assumption: one side of rice = 1 1/2 cups. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
The home build
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $4.93. Your store will differ.
Ingredients
Saag Paneer · makes 4 bowls
- 3/4 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 14 oz paneer, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 green chili, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 lb fresh spinach
- 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
First steps
Saag Paneer
Bring the rice and water to a boil, cover, turn the heat to low and cook 15 minutes. Leave it covered off the heat.
Pat the paneer dry. Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat and sear the paneer 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until golden on several sides. Move to a plate.
3 more steps in the app, with cook mode and timers (Short Order Pro).
Questions
How much protein is in a takeout saag paneer + rice?
About 23 g for a typical restaurant portion, estimated from USDA FNDDS “Palak Paneer” and USDA FNDDS “Rice, white, cooked, no added fat”. Restaurants vary. The home build has about 34 g per serving.
How many calories are in a takeout saag paneer + rice?
About 610 kcal for a typical restaurant portion (estimate). The home build (Saag Paneer) is about 570 kcal per serving, about 40 kcal fewer.
What does a home saag paneer + rice cost?
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $4.93. We don't list restaurant prices; type what you paid above to compare.
Is this a restaurant's recipe?
No. It's a home dish in the same style, written for a home kitchen. We don't use any restaurant's recipe or nutrition numbers, and the order name is generic.
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