How many calories does one serving of Bread Poha have?

One serving of Bread Poha gives 281 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 152 calories, proteins account for 23 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 105 calories.  One serving of Bread Poha provides about 14 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Bread Poha recipe. Who does not love Poha! An everyday food of Maharashtrians, Poha is loved all over the country and often enjoyed as a breakfast of snack. Here, the regular Poha recipe has been adapted for bread cubes. 

A traditional tempering and veggies like onions, tomatoes and capsicum transform the bread cubes into a sumptuous Veg Bread Poha, which is enhanced further by the addition of peppy garam masala. 

Indeed, this satiating snack is something that both kids and adults will love, and it is also convenient and easy to make, with simple everyday ingredients. So, when you come home hungry and find nothing but bread and veggies in your fridge, you know what to make!

Is Bread Poha healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 

Capsicum (Bell Peppers) : Rich in vitamin C, capsicum protect and maintain the lining of the heart. Colourful capsicums are not only visually appealing but also good for your eyes too, as they contain antioxidant Lutein, which protects the eye from cataracts and degeneration of the eye. Capsicum is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells in the bone marrow. See detailed benefits of capsicum. 

Tomatoes : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.   

What's the problem?

Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida to make bread which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have  Bread Poha  ?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. The problem is bread. This recipe uses plain flour or maida to make bread which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients.

What is a healthy option to have?

We suggest you have kanda poha which is far healthier than bread poha recipe. Poha is good for cardiac patients due to high magnesium levels. But don't garnish with nylon sev. For diabetics, it's best to avoid poha as its high in carbohydrates. 

Kanda Poha

Can healthy individuals have  Bread Poha ?

No, this is not advised. Try the poha recipe above. 

Bread Poha is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

2. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 281 calories that come from Bread Poha?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1hr 24 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 28 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 37 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 48 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.