Calories in Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain)

Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) has about 179 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 5.3 g protein, 35.6 g carbs and 1.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 119 kcal.

Mostly carbs
179kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
5.3g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
35.6g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
1.5g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 80%Protein 12%Fat 8%share of calories

Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)179 kcal5.3 g35.6 g1.5 g
1 bowl (250 g)298 kcal8.8 g59.3 g2.5 g
100 g119 kcal3.5 g23.7 g1 g

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Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories119 kcal179 kcal
Protein3.5 g5.3 g
Carbohydrates23.7 g35.6 g
Fat1 g1.5 g
Fibre2 g3 g
Sugar0.2 g0.3 g
Sodium3 mg5 mg
Calcium10 mg15 mg
Iron1.5 mg2.3 mg
Potassium70 mg105 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 Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) healthy?

  • ●Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) is low in calories for its volume at 119 kcal per 100 g. About 80% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 8% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 katori (150 g) (179 kcal) takes about 36 min of brisk walking or 16 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain)?

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One serving of Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain), 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 179 calories, with 5.3 g protein, 35.6 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g fat and 3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain)?

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100 g of Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) has 119 kcal, with 3.5 g protein, 23.7 g carbs, 1 g fat, 2 g fibre and 0.2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain)?

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Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) has 3.5 g protein per 100 g (5.3 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 119 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Pearl Millet / Bajra (cooked grain)?

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Burning roughly 179 kcal takes about 36 minutes of brisk walking or 16 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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