Restaurant India News: Swiggy Unveils Low Cal Category for Health-Conscious Consumers

Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of its Low Cal category, a curated collection designed to help consumers with wholesome yet light eating options. 

The Low Cal category is live across India’s top 10 cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai. 

It features 2.2 lakh dishes under 500 kcal, and spans a range of offerings including soups, salads, lighter Indian meals, breakfast options, snacks, starters, and even low-calorie desserts and shakes.

“The Low-Cal category is the next milestone in our commitment to offer better-for-you choices to health-conscious consumers. Our decision to introduce Low-Cal was driven directly by consumer feedback following the successful launch of our high protein options, who sought a combination of high protein and low-cal items. Within the Low-Cal category, we also offer wholesome meal options that are high on satiety: higher on protein and fiber content, ensuring a satisfying meal that keeps you feeling full for longer. This launch is perfectly timed to enable our users to focus on light and mindful eating right before indulging in the year-end binge,” shared Deepak Maloo, Vice President – Food Strategy, Customer Experience & New Initiatives, Swiggy.

Especially curated for today’s health-conscious consumers, the Low-Cal category will cater to individuals who prefer a health-focused diet or those who are on a weight-loss journey and seek smarter everyday food choices. 

This launch is part of Swiggy’s ongoing effort to strengthen its health-forward offerings as customers increasingly prioritise nutrition and wellness. 

In July, Swiggy launched the high protein category, and more recently, expanded it with new High Protein subcategories to cater to diverse fitness and nutrition goals. The high protein category is now available across 160+ cities. Users can choose from over 1 million High Protein dish options across a network of 1.4 lakh restaurants. 

By continuing to develop nutrition-focused categories, Swiggy aims to support India’s shift toward a more balanced lifestyle and empowering users to make better food decisions whether they are celebrating, maintaining daily routines, or starting new health journeys. As consumer expectations evolve, the platform remains committed to delivering choice, convenience, and healthier options at scale.