Calories in Besan Laddu

Besan Laddu has about 168 calories per 1 laddu (40 g), with 3.2 g protein, 20 g carbs and 8.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 420 kcal.

Good fibre sourceEnergy-denseHigh sugar
168kcal
Calories · 1 laddu (40 g)
3.2g
Protein · 1 laddu (40 g)
20g
Carbs · 1 laddu (40 g)
8.4g
Fat · 1 laddu (40 g)
Carbs 47%Protein 8%Fat 45%share of calories

Besan Laddu calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 laddu (40 g)168 kcal3.2 g20 g8.4 g
100 g420 kcal8 g50 g21 g

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Besan Laddu nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 laddu (40 g)
Calories420 kcal168 kcal
Protein8 g3.2 g
Carbohydrates50 g20 g
Fat21 g8.4 g
Fibre3 g1.2 g
Sugar38 g15.2 g
Sodium30 mg12 mg
Calcium60 mg24 mg
Iron2.5 mg1 mg
Potassium350 mg140 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 Besan Laddu healthy?

  • ●Besan Laddu is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 420 kcal per 100 g. About 47% of its calories come from carbs, 8% 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 laddu (40 g) adds 168 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (3.2 g in 1 laddu (40 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 laddu (40 g) (168 kcal) takes about 34 min of brisk walking or 15 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Besan Laddu: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Besan Laddu?

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One serving of Besan Laddu, 1 laddu (40 g), has roughly 168 calories, with 3.2 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 8.4 g fat and 1.2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Besan Laddu?

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100 g of Besan Laddu has 420 kcal, with 8 g protein, 50 g carbs, 21 g fat, 3 g fibre and 38 g sugar.

How much protein is in Besan Laddu?

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Besan Laddu has 8 g protein per 100 g (3.2 g in 1 laddu (40 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Besan Laddu good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 420 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 laddu (40 g) adds 168 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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

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Burning roughly 168 kcal takes about 34 minutes of brisk walking or 15 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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