Raita, homemade
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Raita is a yoghurt or curd-based accompaniment seasoned with spices. The figures here describe a homemade recipe rather than a packaged product. It provides carbohydrate, protein and fat, as well as calcium. Per 100g, it contains 5.8g of carbohydrate, 4.4g of protein, 2.4g of fat and 151mg of calcium.
Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Yoghurt contains naturally occurring milk sugar, known as lactose. The sugar, saturated fat and salt content of homemade raita will depend on the yoghurt and other ingredients used. Full nutritional figures for this recipe are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 57 kcal |
Energy | 241 kJ |
Fat | 2.4g |
of which saturates | 1.3g |
Carbohydrate | 5.8g |
of which sugars | 5.8g |
0.4g | |
4.4g | |
Salt | 0.17g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 86g |
Cholesterol | 7.5mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
36µg | |
0µg | |
0.11mg | |
2mg | |
0.06mg | |
0.2mg | |
0.3mg | |
0.1µg | |
18µg | |
151mg | |
0.71mg | |
16mg | |
127mg | |
258mg | |
Sodium | 69mg |
0.5mg | |
0.01mg | |
1µg | |
45µg |
Other types of raita
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
103 kcal | 3.3g | 6.6g | 1.4g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe, spiced curd/yoghurt). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.