Analyzing the average caloric content, a recent study identified the top 10 countries with the healthiest national cuisines. While India is in 7th position, South Korea tops the list of healthiest countries with an average of 68.33 calories for national dishes.
India’s average is 186 calories, with notable dishes known worldwide such as Khichdi, Biryani and Jalebi. Khichdi, which is widely regarded as a sick day food, was termed the least caloric among them with 120 calories per 100 grams.
To identify the top 10 countries with the healthiest national cuisines, PTPioneer.com analyzed the average caloric content of national dishes, favorite local dishes, and traditional desserts from various countries. The average calorie count per 100 grams of these three dishes was determined for each country to show the typical nutritional value. Rankings were then determined based on the lowest average caloric values of 3 dishes.
| Countries | National Dish | Calories per 100 gr | Most Popular Dish | Calories per 100 gr | National Dessert | Calories 100 gr | Sum |
| South Korea | Kimchi | 21 | Bibimbap | 79 | Bingsu | 105 | 68 |
| Peru | Ceviche | 69 | Cuy | 107 | Mazamorra Morada | 58 | 78 |
| Iceland | Hákarl | 216 | Minke whale | 116 | Skyr | 66 | 133 |
| Japan | Sushi | 142 | Curry-rice | 107 | Mochi | 188 | 146 |
| Thailand | Pad thai | 170 | Guay Teow | 152 | Mango sticky rice | 191 | 171 |
| France | Pot-au-feu | 72 | Boeuf Bourguignon | 121 | Mille-Feuille | 350 | 181 |
| India | Khichdi | 120 | Biryani | 140 | Jalebi | 300 | 187 |
| Spain | Paella | 158 | Croquetas | 282 | Flan | 146 | 195 |
| Mexico | Mole poblano | 118 | Tacos | 226 | Pastel de tres leches | 246 | 197 |
| Israel | Falafel | 333 | Hummus | 166 | Malabi | 98 | 199 |
Notably, Peru secures the 2nd spot with dishes like Ceviche, Cuy, and Mazamorra Morada averaging 78 calories. Iceland with the healthiest cuisine bags an average of 132 calories, including dishes like Hákarl, Minke whale, and Skyr.
