Per 1 katori (100g)
280kcal
Protein
5g
7% of energy
Carbs
32g
45% of energy
Fat
15g
48% of energy
Indian food · sweets
Gajar Halwa
- Serving
- 1 katori · 100g
- Macro lead
- Fat-forward
- Region
- north
- Fiber / serving
- 2 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (100g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g | 32 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 2 g |
How Indian lifters use Gajar Halwa
Indian mithai runs 350–500 kcal per piece with almost no protein. Keep it to post-workout or a Sunday flexible meal — never as a daily habit. Fat-forward — a little goes a long way, especially on a cut. The dish is most common in north kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.
Where it fits in your day
Fat-dense foods sit heavy — keep them earlier in the day or on the meal furthest from training. Skip them in the pre-workout window; fat slows gastric emptying and can leave you sluggish under the bar.
Cost & convenience
Low protein density (5g/100g). Treat it as a carb, fat, or micronutrient food — not a protein anchor. Cost-per-gram of protein is high here; don't rely on it to hit your daily target.
Common myth
"Mithai post-workout is fine because carbs" — the carbs are fine, the 20g of fat per piece is not. Save mithai for weekly flexible meals, not as a daily post-workout carb.
Swaps & pairings
Similar sweets
Rasmalai 280 kcal · 7g protein per servingHalwa (Suji) 320 kcal · 4g protein per servingLadoo (Besan) 180 kcal · 3g protein per servingBarfi 130 kcal · 3g protein per servingGulab Jamun 290 kcal · 4g protein per servingJalebi 240 kcal · 2g protein per serving
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Goal × diet day of food ideas
~2000 kcal Fat Loss — Ovo-vegetarian
Example day with eggs; portion carefully
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Frequently asked
Is Gajar Halwa good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 1 katori costs you 280 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Gajar Halwa should I eat per day?
Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.
Is Gajar Halwa high in protein?
Not really — 5g per 100g. Treat it as a fat source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.
Can I eat Gajar Halwa pre or post workout?
Skip it in the pre-workout window — fat slows gastric emptying. Post-workout it's fine as part of a mixed meal.
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