Is vegetable paella healthy?

Yes, it's low in calories and full of vitamins.

Can I add protein to vegetable paella?

Yes, consider adding chickpeas or tofu.

Yes, if made with gluten-free rice.

Grains

A flavorful mix of rice, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a light meal.

Por 100 g

90 kcal

1 cup

180 kcal

(200 g)

Proteínas	Carbohidratos	Grasas
3 g / 100g	16 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 68% · Fat 19%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 180 kcal) is 9% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 44 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Vegetable Paella is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Vegetable Paella	90	3 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Ración	Gramos	Calorías
1 cup	200 g	180 kcal
150g serving	150 g	135 kcal

7/10

Low in calories and high in fiber, great for weight management.

Is vegetable paella healthy?: Yes, it's low in calories and full of vitamins.
Can I add protein to vegetable paella?: Yes, consider adding chickpeas or tofu.
Is paella gluten-free?: Yes, if made with gluten-free rice.

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