Dry mixes are labeled per uncooked weight, so they read far higher than the ready-to-eat bowls in the same list, which already contain their cooking liquid.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
How many calories are in risotto?
A 1/3 cup dry serving of risotto mix is about 190 calories, and 100 g of the dry mix is 339 calories. A ready-to-eat 135 g serving comes to about 230 calories.
Is risotto good for weight loss?
One 190 calorie serving of the mix brings 38 g of carbs, 6 g of protein and 2 g of fat, along with 790 mg of sodium. Butter, cheese or stock stirred in during cooking add on top of that.
Why do risotto labels show such different calorie counts?
Dry mixes run 339 to 368 calories per 100 g, while ready bowls such as the Amy's mushroom risotto are 86 calories per 100 g because the rice has already absorbed its liquid.
How much protein is in risotto?
The dry mix has 10.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is about 6 g in a 1/3 cup (56 g) serving.