Calories in Karela Gosht
Karela Gosht has about 260 calories per 1 serving (200 g), or 130 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 18 g protein, 10 g carbs and 17 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 serving (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | 260 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 8.5 g | 17 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 840 mg |
About Karela Gosht
Karela gosht pairs bitter gourd with mutton or beef and a lot of fried onion to balance the bitterness. The karela itself adds fibre for almost no calories; the fried onion and meat fat bring a serving to about 260 kcal.
Tip: Salt and squeeze the karela before cooking to draw out bitterness, then you can use less sugar and oil to balance it.
Burn off 260 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking58 min
- Running24 min
- Cycling33 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in karela gosht?+
About 260 kcal per 1 serving (200 g), or 130 kcal per 100 g. Bitter gourd is very low in calories; the fried onion used to balance it is not.
Is karela gosht high in protein?+
Yes — 1 serving gives about 18 g protein for 260 kcal, which is 28% of its calories from protein.
Is karela gosht good for weight loss?+
Karela Gosht is moderate in calories (130 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 200 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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