Calories in Gajar Halwa

Gajar Halwa has about 336 calories per 1 katori (120 g), with 4.8 g protein, 42 g carbs and 15.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 280 kcal.

Featured in: Low-Calorie Indian Sweets

High sugar
336kcal
Calories · 1 katori (120 g)
4.8g
Protein · 1 katori (120 g)
42g
Carbs · 1 katori (120 g)
15.6g
Fat · 1 katori (120 g)
Carbs 51%Protein 6%Fat 43%share of calories

Gajar Halwa calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (120 g)336 kcal4.8 g42 g15.6 g
100 g280 kcal4 g35 g13 g

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Gajar Halwa nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (120 g)
Calories280 kcal336 kcal
Protein4 g4.8 g
Carbohydrates35 g42 g
Fat13 g15.6 g
Fibre2 g2.4 g
Sugar30 g36 g
Sodium55 mg66 mg
Calcium130 mg156 mg
Iron0.8 mg1 mg
Potassium200 mg240 mg
Vitamin C2 mg2.4 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 Gajar Halwa healthy?

  • ●Gajar Halwa is moderately calorie-dense at 280 kcal per 100 g. About 51% of its calories come from carbs, 6% from protein and 43% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 katori (120 g) adds 336 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.8 g in 1 katori (120 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (30 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 katori (120 g) (336 kcal) takes about 67 min of brisk walking or 31 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Gajar Halwa: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Gajar Halwa?

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One serving of Gajar Halwa, 1 katori (120 g), has roughly 336 calories, with 4.8 g protein, 42 g carbohydrates, 15.6 g fat and 2.4 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Gajar Halwa?

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100 g of Gajar Halwa has 280 kcal, with 4 g protein, 35 g carbs, 13 g fat, 2 g fibre and 30 g sugar.

How much protein is in Gajar Halwa?

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Gajar Halwa has 4 g protein per 100 g (4.8 g in 1 katori (120 g)). Protein provides about 6% of its calories.

Is Gajar Halwa good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 280 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 katori (120 g) adds 336 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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

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Burning roughly 336 kcal takes about 67 minutes of brisk walking or 31 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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