Calories in Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun has about 149 calories per 1 piece (45 g), or 330 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2 g protein, 23.4 g carbs and 5.4 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Estimated for a typical home-style recipe. Restaurant and homemade versions vary with oil, ghee and portion size.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 piece (45 g) | 2 pieces (90 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | 149 kcal | 297 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 2 g | 4.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 23.4 g | 46.8 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 5.4 g | 10.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 40 g | 18 g | 36 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 27 mg | 54 mg |
About Gulab Jamun
Gulab jamun is a fried milk-solid dumpling soaked in sugar syrup. Each piece is about 150 kcal, mostly sugar, and the syrup it sits in adds more if you spoon it over.
Tip: One piece, not two, and drain the syrup. Two gulab jamuns is the same as an extra roti and a half.
Burn off 149 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking33 min
- Running14 min
- Cycling19 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in gulab jamun?+
About 148 kcal per 1 piece (45 g), or 330 kcal per 100 g. Fried and syrup-soaked; roughly 18 g of sugar per piece.
How many calories in 2 pieces of gulab jamun?+
2 pieces (90 g) is roughly 297 kcal with 4 g protein, 46.8 g carbs and 10.8 g fat.
How much protein is in gulab jamun?+
About 2 g per 1 piece. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is gulab jamun good for weight loss?+
Gulab Jamun is calorie-dense (330 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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