Calories in Bharwa Karela

Bharwa Karela has about 218 calories per 1 bowl (150 g), with 4.5 g protein, 15 g carbs and 15 g fat. Per 100 g it has 145 kcal.

Good fibre sourceMostly fatRich in vitamin C
218kcal
Calories · 1 bowl (150 g)
4.5g
Protein · 1 bowl (150 g)
15g
Carbs · 1 bowl (150 g)
15g
Fat · 1 bowl (150 g)
Carbs 29%Protein 8%Fat 63%share of calories

Bharwa Karela calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 bowl (150 g)218 kcal4.5 g15 g15 g
100 g145 kcal3 g10 g10 g

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Bharwa Karela nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 bowl (150 g)
Calories145 kcal218 kcal
Protein3 g4.5 g
Carbohydrates10 g15 g
Fat10 g15 g
Fibre4 g6 g
Sugar3 g4.5 g
Sodium230 mg345 mg
Calcium45 mg68 mg
Iron1.2 mg1.8 mg
Potassium330 mg495 mg
Vitamin C40 mg60 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. 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 Bharwa Karela healthy?

  • ●Bharwa Karela is low in calories for its volume at 145 kcal per 100 g. About 29% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 63% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.5 g in 1 bowl (150 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 bowl (150 g) (218 kcal) takes about 44 min of brisk walking or 20 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Bharwa Karela: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Bharwa Karela?

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One serving of Bharwa Karela, 1 bowl (150 g), has roughly 218 calories, with 4.5 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat and 6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Bharwa Karela?

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100 g of Bharwa Karela has 145 kcal, with 3 g protein, 10 g carbs, 10 g fat, 4 g fibre and 3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Bharwa Karela?

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Bharwa Karela has 3 g protein per 100 g (4.5 g in 1 bowl (150 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Bharwa Karela good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 145 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Bharwa Karela?

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Burning roughly 218 kcal takes about 44 minutes of brisk walking or 20 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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