Calories in Rusk

Rusk has about 82 calories per 2 pieces (20 g), with 1.8 g protein, 15 g carbs and 1.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 410 kcal.

Energy-denseGood iron source
82kcal
Calories · 2 pieces (20 g)
1.8g
Protein · 2 pieces (20 g)
15g
Carbs · 2 pieces (20 g)
1.6g
Fat · 2 pieces (20 g)
Carbs 73%Protein 9%Fat 18%share of calories

Rusk calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
2 pieces (20 g)82 kcal1.8 g15 g1.6 g
100 g410 kcal9 g75 g8 g

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Rusk nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 2 pieces (20 g)
Calories410 kcal82 kcal
Protein9 g1.8 g
Carbohydrates75 g15 g
Fat8 g1.6 g
Fibre2 g0.4 g
Sugar12 g2.4 g
Sodium350 mg70 mg
Calcium60 mg12 mg
Iron3 mg0.6 mg
Potassium150 mg30 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 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 Rusk healthy?

  • ●Rusk is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 410 kcal per 100 g. About 73% of its calories come from carbs, 9% from protein and 18% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 2 pieces (20 g) already adds 82 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.8 g in 2 pieces (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 2 pieces (20 g) (82 kcal) takes about 16 min of brisk walking or 7 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Rusk: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Rusk?

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One serving of Rusk, 2 pieces (20 g), has roughly 82 calories, with 1.8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 1.6 g fat and 0.4 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Rusk?

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100 g of Rusk has 410 kcal, with 9 g protein, 75 g carbs, 8 g fat, 2 g fibre and 12 g sugar.

How much protein is in Rusk?

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Rusk has 9 g protein per 100 g (1.8 g in 2 pieces (20 g)). Protein provides about 9% of its calories.

Is Rusk good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 410 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 2 pieces (20 g) adds 82 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

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

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Burning roughly 82 kcal takes about 16 minutes of brisk walking or 7 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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