Calories in Besan (gram flour)

Besan (gram flour) has about 39 calories per 1 tbsp (10 g), with 2.2 g protein, 5.8 g carbs and 0.7 g fat. Per 100 g it has 387 kcal.

Good protein sourceHigh fibreGood iron source
39kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (10 g)
2.2g
Protein · 1 tbsp (10 g)
5.8g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (10 g)
0.7g
Fat · 1 tbsp (10 g)
Carbs 61%Protein 23%Fat 16%share of calories

Besan (gram flour) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (10 g)39 kcal2.2 g5.8 g0.7 g
1 katori (100 g)387 kcal22 g58 g6.7 g
100 g387 kcal22 g58 g6.7 g

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Besan (gram flour) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (10 g)
Calories387 kcal39 kcal
Protein22 g2.2 g
Carbohydrates58 g5.8 g
Fat6.7 g0.7 g
Fibre10.8 g1.1 g
Sugar10.9 g1.1 g
Sodium64 mg6 mg
Calcium45 mg5 mg
Iron4.9 mg0.5 mg
Potassium846 mg85 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (NIN, ICMR). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Besan (gram flour) healthy?

  • ●Besan (gram flour) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 387 kcal per 100 g. About 61% of its calories come from carbs, 23% from protein and 16% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (10 g) already adds 39 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.2 g in 1 tbsp (10 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (10.8 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (10 g) (39 kcal) takes about 8 min of brisk walking or 4 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Besan (gram flour): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Besan (gram flour)?

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One serving of Besan (gram flour), 1 tbsp (10 g), has roughly 39 calories, with 2.2 g protein, 5.8 g carbohydrates, 0.7 g fat and 1.1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Besan (gram flour)?

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100 g of Besan (gram flour) has 387 kcal, with 22 g protein, 58 g carbs, 6.7 g fat, 10.8 g fibre and 10.9 g sugar.

How much protein is in Besan (gram flour)?

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Besan (gram flour) has 22 g protein per 100 g (2.2 g in 1 tbsp (10 g)). Protein provides about 23% of its calories.

Is Besan (gram flour) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 387 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (10 g) adds 39 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Besan (gram flour)?

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Burning roughly 39 kcal takes about 8 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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