Calories in Chakli / Murukku

Chakli / Murukku has about 144 calories per 4 pieces (30 g), with 2.7 g protein, 16.5 g carbs and 7.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 480 kcal.

Good fibre sourceEnergy-denseHigh sodium
144kcal
Calories · 4 pieces (30 g)
2.7g
Protein · 4 pieces (30 g)
16.5g
Carbs · 4 pieces (30 g)
7.5g
Fat · 4 pieces (30 g)
Carbs 46%Protein 7%Fat 47%share of calories

Chakli / Murukku calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
4 pieces (30 g)144 kcal2.7 g16.5 g7.5 g
100 g480 kcal9 g55 g25 g

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Chakli / Murukku nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 4 pieces (30 g)
Calories480 kcal144 kcal
Protein9 g2.7 g
Carbohydrates55 g16.5 g
Fat25 g7.5 g
Fibre3 g0.9 g
Sugar1 g0.3 g
Sodium650 mg195 mg
Calcium40 mg12 mg
Iron2.5 mg0.8 mg
Potassium200 mg60 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 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 Chakli / Murukku healthy?

  • ●Chakli / Murukku is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 480 kcal per 100 g. About 46% of its calories come from carbs, 7% from protein and 47% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 4 pieces (30 g) already adds 144 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.7 g in 4 pieces (30 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (650 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

To burn it off: 4 pieces (30 g) (144 kcal) takes about 29 min of brisk walking or 13 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Chakli / Murukku: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Chakli / Murukku?

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One serving of Chakli / Murukku, 4 pieces (30 g), has roughly 144 calories, with 2.7 g protein, 16.5 g carbohydrates, 7.5 g fat and 0.9 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Chakli / Murukku?

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100 g of Chakli / Murukku has 480 kcal, with 9 g protein, 55 g carbs, 25 g fat, 3 g fibre and 1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Chakli / Murukku?

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Chakli / Murukku has 9 g protein per 100 g (2.7 g in 4 pieces (30 g)). Protein provides about 7% of its calories.

Is Chakli / Murukku good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 480 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 4 pieces (30 g) adds 144 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Chakli / Murukku?

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Burning roughly 144 kcal takes about 29 minutes of brisk walking or 13 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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