Calories in Ghewar

Ghewar has about 264 calories per 1 piece (60 g), with 3 g protein, 33 g carbs and 13.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 440 kcal.

Energy-denseHigh sugar
264kcal
Calories · 1 piece (60 g)
3g
Protein · 1 piece (60 g)
33g
Carbs · 1 piece (60 g)
13.2g
Fat · 1 piece (60 g)
Carbs 50%Protein 5%Fat 45%share of calories

Ghewar calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (60 g)264 kcal3 g33 g13.2 g
100 g440 kcal5 g55 g22 g

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Ghewar nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (60 g)
Calories440 kcal264 kcal
Protein5 g3 g
Carbohydrates55 g33 g
Fat22 g13.2 g
Fibre0.5 g0.3 g
Sugar38 g22.8 g
Sodium40 mg24 mg
Calcium60 mg36 mg
Iron1 mg0.6 mg
Potassium90 mg54 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 Ghewar healthy?

  • ●Ghewar is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 440 kcal per 100 g. About 50% of its calories come from carbs, 5% from protein and 45% 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 piece (60 g) adds 264 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (3 g in 1 piece (60 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (38 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 piece (60 g) (264 kcal) takes about 53 min of brisk walking or 24 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Ghewar: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Ghewar?

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One serving of Ghewar, 1 piece (60 g), has roughly 264 calories, with 3 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 13.2 g fat and 0.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Ghewar?

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100 g of Ghewar has 440 kcal, with 5 g protein, 55 g carbs, 22 g fat, 0.5 g fibre and 38 g sugar.

How much protein is in Ghewar?

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Ghewar has 5 g protein per 100 g (3 g in 1 piece (60 g)). Protein provides about 5% of its calories.

Is Ghewar good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 440 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 piece (60 g) adds 264 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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

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Burning roughly 264 kcal takes about 53 minutes of brisk walking or 24 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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