Calories in Sarson ka Saag
Sarson ka Saag has about 180 calories per 1 serving (200 g), or 90 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 7 g protein, 12 g carbs and 13 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) | 1 cup (240 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | 180 kcal | 216 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7 g | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 12 g | 14.4 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g | 13 g | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 6 g | 7.2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 2 g | 2.4 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 640 mg | 768 mg |
About Sarson ka Saag
Sarson ka saag is slow-cooked mustard greens and spinach, thickened with a little maize flour and finished with ghee and a tarka. The greens are almost free of calories; the ghee and makhan on top are what you are counting. A serving is around 180 kcal before the butter.
Tip: A dollop of white makhan on top is about 70 kcal per tablespoon — delicious, but easy to overdo.
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Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
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Common questions
How many calories are in sarson ka saag?+
About 180 kcal per 1 serving (200 g), or 90 kcal per 100 g. Very high in fibre and iron; the calories come from the ghee and butter it is served with.
How many calories in 1 cup of sarson ka saag?+
1 cup (240 g) is roughly 216 kcal with 8.4 g protein, 14.4 g carbs and 15.6 g fat.
How much protein is in sarson ka saag?+
About 7 g per 1 serving. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is sarson ka saag good for weight loss?+
Sarson ka Saag is low in calorie density (90 kcal per 100 g), so it fills you up for relatively few calories and fits easily into a weight-loss diet.
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