Calories in Rasgulla

Rasgulla has about 86 calories per 1 piece (45 g), with 1.8 g protein, 17.1 g carbs and 1.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 190 kcal.

Featured in: Low-Calorie Indian Sweets

Compare: Rasgulla vs Gulab Jamun

High sugarMostly carbs
86kcal
Calories · 1 piece (45 g)
1.8g
Protein · 1 piece (45 g)
17.1g
Carbs · 1 piece (45 g)
1.4g
Fat · 1 piece (45 g)
Carbs 78%Protein 8%Fat 14%share of calories

Rasgulla calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (45 g)86 kcal1.8 g17.1 g1.4 g
100 g190 kcal4 g38 g3 g

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Rasgulla nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (45 g)
Calories190 kcal86 kcal
Protein4 g1.8 g
Carbohydrates38 g17.1 g
Fat3 g1.4 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar36 g16.2 g
Sodium50 mg23 mg
Calcium100 mg45 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.1 mg
Potassium90 mg41 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 Rasgulla healthy?

  • ●Rasgulla is moderately calorie-dense at 190 kcal per 100 g. About 78% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 14% 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 (45 g) adds 86 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.8 g in 1 piece (45 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (36 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 piece (45 g) (86 kcal) takes about 17 min of brisk walking or 8 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Rasgulla: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Rasgulla?

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One serving of Rasgulla, 1 piece (45 g), has roughly 86 calories, with 1.8 g protein, 17.1 g carbohydrates, 1.4 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Rasgulla?

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100 g of Rasgulla has 190 kcal, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbs, 3 g fat, 0 g fibre and 36 g sugar.

How much protein is in Rasgulla?

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Rasgulla has 4 g protein per 100 g (1.8 g in 1 piece (45 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Rasgulla good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 190 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 piece (45 g) adds 86 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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

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Burning roughly 86 kcal takes about 17 minutes of brisk walking or 8 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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