Unhealthy Street Food and QSR Food too!

Here’s a comprehensive list of popular fast food items from street vendors and quick service restaurants (QSRs) in India, including their calorie counts and exercise recommendations to balance them out.

Street Food Items

1. Pani Puri
   • Calories: ~200 per 6 pieces
   • Exercise: 40 minutes of brisk walking
2. Aloo Tikki
   • Calories: ~250 per serving (2-3 pieces)
   • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
3. Chole Bhature
   • Calories: ~700 per serving (1 bhatura + 1 cup chole)
   • Exercise: 1.5 hours of brisk walking
4. Vada Pav
   • Calories: ~250 per serving
   • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
5. Samosa
   • Calories: ~150 per piece
   • Exercise: 30 minutes of brisk walking
6. Pav Bhaji
   • Calories: ~400 per serving
   • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
7. Kachori
   • Calories: ~200 per piece
   • Exercise: 40 minutes of brisk walking
8. Dhokla
   • Calories: ~100 per piece
   • Exercise: 20 minutes of brisk walking
9. Bhel Puri
   • Calories: ~200 per serving
   • Exercise: 40 minutes of brisk walking
10. Sev Puri
    • Calories: ~250 per serving (6 pieces)
    • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
11. Idli Sambhar
    • Calories: ~300 per serving (4 idlis + sambhar)
    • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
12. Misal Pav
    • Calories: ~450 per serving
    • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
13. Kebab
    • Calories: ~250 per 3 pieces
    • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
14. Pakora
    • Calories: ~300 per serving (6 pieces)
    • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
15. Aloo Chaat
    • Calories: ~250 per serving
    • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
16. Chaat Papdi
    • Calories: ~300 per serving
    • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
17. Rolls (Chicken or Veg)
    • Calories: ~400 per roll
    • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
18. Paneer Tikka
    • Calories: ~250 per serving (4 pieces)
    • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
19. Bhutte ka Kees
    • Calories: ~200 per serving
    • Exercise: 40 minutes of brisk walking
20. Pesarattu
    • Calories: ~200 per dosa
    • Exercise: 40 minutes of brisk walking

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Items

1. Burger (Veg)
   • Calories: ~300 per burger
   • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
2. Burger (Chicken)
   • Calories: ~400 per burger
   • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking
3. Pizza Slice (Cheese)
   • Calories: ~250 per slice
   • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
4. Pizza Slice (Pepperoni)
   • Calories: ~300 per slice
   • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
5. French Fries (Medium)
   • Calories: ~320 per serving
   • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
6. Chicken Nuggets (6 pieces)
   • Calories: ~270 per serving
   • Exercise: 55 minutes of brisk walking
7. Hot Dog
   • Calories: ~250 per hot dog
   • Exercise: 50 minutes of brisk walking
8. Wrap (Chicken or Veg)
   • Calories: ~400 per wrap
   • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking
9. Chicken Wings (6 pieces)
   • Calories: ~350 per serving
   • Exercise: 1 hour and 10 minutes of brisk walking
10. Pasta (Creamy Alfredo)
    • Calories: ~600 per serving
    • Exercise: 1.5 hours of brisk walking
11. Pasta (Tomato Basil)
    • Calories: ~450 per serving
    • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking
12. Sandwich (Club)
    • Calories: ~400 per sandwich
    • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking
13. Submarine Sandwich (Chicken)
    • Calories: ~500 per sandwich
    • Exercise: 1.5 hours of brisk walking
14. Donuts (Glazed, 2 pieces)
    • Calories: ~400
    • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking
15. Milkshake (Chocolate)
    • Calories: ~500 per serving
    • Exercise: 1.5 hours of brisk walking
16. Ice Cream Sundae
    • Calories: ~300 per serving
    • Exercise: 1 hour of brisk walking
17. Fried Chicken (2 pieces)
    • Calories: ~400 per serving
    • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking
18. Chicken Tenders (4 pieces)
    • Calories: ~350 per serving
    • Exercise: 1 hour and 10 minutes of brisk walking
19. Caesar Salad with Dressing
    • Calories: ~400 per serving
    • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking
20. Quesadilla (Cheese)
    • Calories: ~400 per quesadilla
    • Exercise: 1 hour and 15 minutes of brisk walking

Alternatives and Suggestions

Street Food Alternatives:

• Fruit Chaat (Lower calorie, ~100 calories per serving)
• Sprouted Moong Salad (Nutrient-dense, ~150 calories per serving)
• Vegetable Soup (Healthy and low-calorie, ~100 calories per serving)
• Oats Idli (Lower calorie, ~250 calories per serving)

QSR Alternatives:

• Grilled Chicken Salad (Lower calorie, ~300 calories per serving)
• Veggie Wrap (Healthier, ~350 calories per wrap)
• Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Lower calorie, ~200 calories per serving)
• Smoothie Bowl (Fruit-based, ~250 calories per serving)

By opting for these alternatives and maintaining a balance with physical activity, you can enjoy your food while keeping your health in check.