Calories in Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun has about 128 calories per 1 piece (40 g), with 2 g protein, 18 g carbs and 5.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 320 kcal.

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High sugar
128kcal
Calories · 1 piece (40 g)
2g
Protein · 1 piece (40 g)
18g
Carbs · 1 piece (40 g)
5.6g
Fat · 1 piece (40 g)
Carbs 55%Protein 6%Fat 39%share of calories

Gulab Jamun calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (40 g)128 kcal2 g18 g5.6 g
100 g320 kcal5 g45 g14 g

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Gulab Jamun nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (40 g)
Calories320 kcal128 kcal
Protein5 g2 g
Carbohydrates45 g18 g
Fat14 g5.6 g
Fibre0.8 g0.3 g
Sugar40 g16 g
Sodium60 mg24 mg
Calcium120 mg48 mg
Iron1 mg0.4 mg
Potassium120 mg48 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 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 Gulab Jamun healthy?

  • ●Gulab Jamun is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 320 kcal per 100 g. About 55% of its calories come from carbs, 6% from protein and 39% 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 (40 g) adds 128 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (2 g in 1 piece (40 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (40 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 piece (40 g) (128 kcal) takes about 26 min of brisk walking or 12 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Gulab Jamun: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Gulab Jamun?

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One serving of Gulab Jamun, 1 piece (40 g), has roughly 128 calories, with 2 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 5.6 g fat and 0.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Gulab Jamun?

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100 g of Gulab Jamun has 320 kcal, with 5 g protein, 45 g carbs, 14 g fat, 0.8 g fibre and 40 g sugar.

How much protein is in Gulab Jamun?

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Gulab Jamun has 5 g protein per 100 g (2 g in 1 piece (40 g)). Protein provides about 6% of its calories.

Is Gulab Jamun good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 320 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 piece (40 g) adds 128 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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

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Burning roughly 128 kcal takes about 26 minutes of brisk walking or 12 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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