Calories in Malai (fresh cream)

Malai (fresh cream) has about 45 calories per 1 tbsp (15 g), with 0.4 g protein, 0.5 g carbs and 4.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 300 kcal.

Mostly fat
45kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (15 g)
0.4g
Protein · 1 tbsp (15 g)
0.5g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (15 g)
4.5g
Fat · 1 tbsp (15 g)
Carbs 5%Protein 3%Fat 92%share of calories

Malai (fresh cream) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (15 g)45 kcal0.4 g0.5 g4.5 g
100 g300 kcal2.5 g3.5 g30 g

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Malai (fresh cream) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (15 g)
Calories300 kcal45 kcal
Protein2.5 g0.4 g
Carbohydrates3.5 g0.5 g
Fat30 g4.5 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar3.5 g0.5 g
Sodium30 mg5 mg
Calcium70 mg11 mg
Iron0.1 mg0 mg
Potassium75 mg11 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 Malai (fresh cream) healthy?

  • ●Malai (fresh cream) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 300 kcal per 100 g. About 5% of its calories come from carbs, 3% from protein and 92% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (15 g) already adds 45 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.4 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (15 g) (45 kcal) takes about 9 min of brisk walking or 4 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Malai (fresh cream): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Malai (fresh cream)?

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One serving of Malai (fresh cream), 1 tbsp (15 g), has roughly 45 calories, with 0.4 g protein, 0.5 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Malai (fresh cream)?

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100 g of Malai (fresh cream) has 300 kcal, with 2.5 g protein, 3.5 g carbs, 30 g fat, 0 g fibre and 3.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Malai (fresh cream)?

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Malai (fresh cream) has 2.5 g protein per 100 g (0.4 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)). Protein provides about 3% of its calories.

Is Malai (fresh cream) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 300 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (15 g) adds 45 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Malai (fresh cream)?

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Burning roughly 45 kcal takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 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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