Calories in Jaggery (gur)

Jaggery (gur) has about 77 calories per 1 piece (20 g), with 0.1 g protein, 19.6 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 383 kcal.

Compare: Jaggery vs Sugar

High sugarMostly carbsGood iron source
77kcal
Calories · 1 piece (20 g)
0.1g
Protein · 1 piece (20 g)
19.6g
Carbs · 1 piece (20 g)
0g
Fat · 1 piece (20 g)
Carbs 100%Protein 0%Fat 0%share of calories

Jaggery (gur) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (20 g)77 kcal0.1 g19.6 g0 g
1 tsp (6 g)23 kcal0 g5.9 g0 g
100 g383 kcal0.4 g98 g0.1 g

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Jaggery (gur) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (20 g)
Calories383 kcal77 kcal
Protein0.4 g0.1 g
Carbohydrates98 g19.6 g
Fat0.1 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar97 g19.4 g
Sodium30 mg6 mg
Calcium80 mg16 mg
Iron4 mg0.8 mg
Potassium140 mg28 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 Jaggery (gur) healthy?

  • ●Jaggery (gur) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 383 kcal per 100 g. About 100% of its calories come from carbs, 0% from protein and 0% 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 (20 g) adds 77 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.1 g in 1 piece (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (97 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 piece (20 g) (77 kcal) takes about 15 min of brisk walking or 7 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Jaggery (gur): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Jaggery (gur)?

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One serving of Jaggery (gur), 1 piece (20 g), has roughly 77 calories, with 0.1 g protein, 19.6 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Jaggery (gur)?

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100 g of Jaggery (gur) has 383 kcal, with 0.4 g protein, 98 g carbs, 0.1 g fat, 0 g fibre and 97 g sugar.

How much protein is in Jaggery (gur)?

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Jaggery (gur) has 0.4 g protein per 100 g (0.1 g in 1 piece (20 g)). Protein provides about 0% of its calories.

Is Jaggery (gur) good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 383 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 piece (20 g) adds 77 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Jaggery (gur)?

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Burning roughly 77 kcal takes about 15 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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