Calories in Modak

Modak has about 70 calories per 1 piece (25 g), with 1 g protein, 11.3 g carbs and 2.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 280 kcal.

Featured in: Low-Calorie Indian Sweets

High sugar
70kcal
Calories · 1 piece (25 g)
1g
Protein · 1 piece (25 g)
11.3g
Carbs · 1 piece (25 g)
2.5g
Fat · 1 piece (25 g)
Carbs 63%Protein 6%Fat 31%share of calories

Modak calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (25 g)70 kcal1 g11.3 g2.5 g
100 g280 kcal4 g45 g10 g

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Modak nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (25 g)
Calories280 kcal70 kcal
Protein4 g1 g
Carbohydrates45 g11.3 g
Fat10 g2.5 g
Fibre2 g0.5 g
Sugar30 g7.5 g
Sodium15 mg4 mg
Calcium30 mg8 mg
Iron1 mg0.3 mg
Potassium150 mg38 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 Modak healthy?

  • ●Modak is moderately calorie-dense at 280 kcal per 100 g. About 63% of its calories come from carbs, 6% from protein and 31% 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 piece (25 g) adds 70 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (1 g in 1 piece (25 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (30 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 piece (25 g) (70 kcal) takes about 14 min of brisk walking or 6 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Modak: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Modak?

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One serving of Modak, 1 piece (25 g), has roughly 70 calories, with 1 g protein, 11.3 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g fat and 0.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Modak?

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100 g of Modak has 280 kcal, with 4 g protein, 45 g carbs, 10 g fat, 2 g fibre and 30 g sugar.

How much protein is in Modak?

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Modak has 4 g protein per 100 g (1 g in 1 piece (25 g)). Protein provides about 6% of its calories.

Is Modak good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 280 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 piece (25 g) adds 70 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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

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Burning roughly 70 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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