Calories in Dhokla

Dhokla has about 64 calories per 1 piece (40 g), with 2.4 g protein, 10.4 g carbs and 1.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 160 kcal.

Featured in: Low-Calorie Indian Snacks

64kcal
Calories · 1 piece (40 g)
2.4g
Protein · 1 piece (40 g)
10.4g
Carbs · 1 piece (40 g)
1.6g
Fat · 1 piece (40 g)
Carbs 63%Protein 15%Fat 22%share of calories

Dhokla calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (40 g)64 kcal2.4 g10.4 g1.6 g
100 g160 kcal6 g26 g4 g

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Dhokla nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (40 g)
Calories160 kcal64 kcal
Protein6 g2.4 g
Carbohydrates26 g10.4 g
Fat4 g1.6 g
Fibre2.5 g1 g
Sugar4 g1.6 g
Sodium400 mg160 mg
Calcium30 mg12 mg
Iron1.5 mg0.6 mg
Potassium180 mg72 mg
Vitamin C1 mg0.4 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). 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 Dhokla healthy?

  • ●Dhokla is moderately calorie-dense at 160 kcal per 100 g. About 63% of its calories come from carbs, 15% from protein and 22% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.4 g in 1 piece (40 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 piece (40 g) (64 kcal) takes about 13 min of brisk walking or 6 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Dhokla: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Dhokla?

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One serving of Dhokla, 1 piece (40 g), has roughly 64 calories, with 2.4 g protein, 10.4 g carbohydrates, 1.6 g fat and 1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Dhokla?

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100 g of Dhokla has 160 kcal, with 6 g protein, 26 g carbs, 4 g fat, 2.5 g fibre and 4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Dhokla?

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Dhokla has 6 g protein per 100 g (2.4 g in 1 piece (40 g)). Protein provides about 15% of its calories.

Is Dhokla good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 160 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

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

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Burning roughly 64 kcal takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 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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