Calories in Khoya / Mawa

Khoya / Mawa has about 84 calories per 1 tbsp (20 g), with 2.9 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 6.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 421 kcal.

Featured in: Calcium-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceEnergy-denseHigh sugarMostly fatRich in calcium
84kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (20 g)
2.9g
Protein · 1 tbsp (20 g)
4.2g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (20 g)
6.2g
Fat · 1 tbsp (20 g)
Carbs 20%Protein 14%Fat 66%share of calories

Khoya / Mawa calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (20 g)84 kcal2.9 g4.2 g6.2 g
100 g421 kcal14.6 g20.9 g31.2 g

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Khoya / Mawa nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (20 g)
Calories421 kcal84 kcal
Protein14.6 g2.9 g
Carbohydrates20.9 g4.2 g
Fat31.2 g6.2 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar20 g4 g
Sodium90 mg18 mg
Calcium650 mg130 mg
Iron0.5 mg0.1 mg
Potassium500 mg100 mg
Vitamin C1 mg0.2 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 Khoya / Mawa healthy?

  • ●Khoya / Mawa is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 421 kcal per 100 g. About 20% of its calories come from carbs, 14% from protein and 66% 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 tbsp (20 g) adds 84 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.9 g in 1 tbsp (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (20 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (20 g) (84 kcal) takes about 17 min of brisk walking or 8 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Khoya / Mawa: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Khoya / Mawa?

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One serving of Khoya / Mawa, 1 tbsp (20 g), has roughly 84 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 4.2 g carbohydrates, 6.2 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Khoya / Mawa?

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100 g of Khoya / Mawa has 421 kcal, with 14.6 g protein, 20.9 g carbs, 31.2 g fat, 0 g fibre and 20 g sugar.

How much protein is in Khoya / Mawa?

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Khoya / Mawa has 14.6 g protein per 100 g (2.9 g in 1 tbsp (20 g)). Protein provides about 14% of its calories.

Is Khoya / Mawa good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 421 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 tbsp (20 g) adds 84 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Khoya / Mawa?

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Burning roughly 84 kcal takes about 17 minutes of brisk walking or 8 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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