Calories in Sheermal
Sheermal has about 315 calories per 1 sheermal (90 g), or 350 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 7.2 g protein, 46.8 g carbs and 10.8 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 sheermal (90 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 315 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 46.8 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 10.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg | 342 mg |
About Sheermal
Sheermal is a slightly sweet, saffron-tinted flatbread enriched with milk and ghee, eaten with nihari or korma. The milk, sugar and ghee make it richer than naan — about 315 kcal for one.
Tip: Sheermal with nihari is a feast plate of 750+ kcal; share the bread or skip the taftan.
Burn off 315 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking70 min
- Running29 min
- Cycling39 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in sheermal?+
About 315 kcal per 1 sheermal (90 g), or 350 kcal per 100 g. Enriched with ghee, milk and a little sugar, so sweeter and richer than naan.
Is sheermal high in protein?+
Yes — 1 sheermal gives about 7.2 g protein for 315 kcal, which is 9% of its calories from protein.
Is sheermal good for weight loss?+
Sheermal is calorie-dense (350 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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