Calories in Makhana (fox nuts, roasted)

Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) has about 69 calories per 1 katori (20 g), with 1.9 g protein, 15.4 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 347 kcal.

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High fibreMostly carbs
69kcal
Calories · 1 katori (20 g)
1.9g
Protein · 1 katori (20 g)
15.4g
Carbs · 1 katori (20 g)
0g
Fat · 1 katori (20 g)
Carbs 89%Protein 11%Fat 0%share of calories

Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (20 g)69 kcal1.9 g15.4 g0 g
100 g347 kcal9.7 g76.9 g0.1 g

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Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (20 g)
Calories347 kcal69 kcal
Protein9.7 g1.9 g
Carbohydrates76.9 g15.4 g
Fat0.1 g0 g
Fibre7.6 g1.5 g
Sugar0.1 g0 g
Sodium20 mg4 mg
Calcium60 mg12 mg
Iron1.4 mg0.3 mg
Potassium500 mg100 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (NIN, ICMR). 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 Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) healthy?

  • ●Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 347 kcal per 100 g. About 89% of its calories come from carbs, 11% from protein and 0% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 katori (20 g) already adds 69 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.9 g in 1 katori (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (7.6 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 katori (20 g) (69 kcal) takes about 14 min of brisk walking or 6 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Makhana (fox nuts, roasted): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Makhana (fox nuts, roasted)?

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One serving of Makhana (fox nuts, roasted), 1 katori (20 g), has roughly 69 calories, with 1.9 g protein, 15.4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 1.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Makhana (fox nuts, roasted)?

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100 g of Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) has 347 kcal, with 9.7 g protein, 76.9 g carbs, 0.1 g fat, 7.6 g fibre and 0.1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Makhana (fox nuts, roasted)?

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Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) has 9.7 g protein per 100 g (1.9 g in 1 katori (20 g)). Protein provides about 11% of its calories.

Is Makhana (fox nuts, roasted) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 347 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 katori (20 g) adds 69 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Makhana (fox nuts, roasted)?

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Burning roughly 69 kcal takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 6 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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