Calories in Gujiya

Gujiya has about 215 calories per 1 piece (50 g), with 3.3 g protein, 24 g carbs and 11.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 430 kcal.

Energy-denseHigh sugar
215kcal
Calories · 1 piece (50 g)
3.3g
Protein · 1 piece (50 g)
24g
Carbs · 1 piece (50 g)
11.5g
Fat · 1 piece (50 g)
Carbs 45%Protein 6%Fat 49%share of calories

Gujiya calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (50 g)215 kcal3.3 g24 g11.5 g
100 g430 kcal6.5 g48 g23 g

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Gujiya nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (50 g)
Calories430 kcal215 kcal
Protein6.5 g3.3 g
Carbohydrates48 g24 g
Fat23 g11.5 g
Fibre1.5 g0.8 g
Sugar22 g11 g
Sodium100 mg50 mg
Calcium70 mg35 mg
Iron1.5 mg0.8 mg
Potassium150 mg75 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 Gujiya healthy?

  • ●Gujiya is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 430 kcal per 100 g. About 45% of its calories come from carbs, 6% from protein and 49% 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 (50 g) adds 215 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (3.3 g in 1 piece (50 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (22 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 piece (50 g) (215 kcal) takes about 43 min of brisk walking or 20 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Gujiya: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Gujiya?

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One serving of Gujiya, 1 piece (50 g), has roughly 215 calories, with 3.3 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 11.5 g fat and 0.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Gujiya?

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100 g of Gujiya has 430 kcal, with 6.5 g protein, 48 g carbs, 23 g fat, 1.5 g fibre and 22 g sugar.

How much protein is in Gujiya?

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Gujiya has 6.5 g protein per 100 g (3.3 g in 1 piece (50 g)). Protein provides about 6% of its calories.

Is Gujiya good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 430 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 piece (50 g) adds 215 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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

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Burning roughly 215 kcal takes about 43 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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