Baingan Bharta Calories & Nutrition

Baingan Bharta has 98 calories per 1 katori (65 kcal per 100 g)

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Baingan Bharta Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Baingan Bharta broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 65 kcal 1.4 g 4.4 g 4.5 g
1 katori standard 150 g 98 kcal 2.1 g 6.6 g 6.7 g
1 bowl 200 g 130 kcal 2.8 g 8.8 g 8.9 g
2 katori 300 g 195 kcal 4.2 g 13.2 g 13.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Baingan Bharta (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 98 kcal 65 kcal 5%
Protein 2.1 g 1.4 g 4%
Carbohydrates 6.6 g 4.4 g 2%
Fat 6.7 g 4.5 g 10%
Fiber 4.9 g 3.3 g 20%
Sugar 2.7 g 1.8 g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 2.1 g · 9%
Carbs 6.6 g · 28%
Fat 6.7 g · 63%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 98 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 21 min
Cycling 14 min
Running 10 min
Yoga 28 min

Is Baingan Bharta good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Baingan Bharta carries roughly 65 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 3.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Baingan Bharta good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Baingan Bharta provides about 1.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.2 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Frequently asked questions about Baingan Bharta

1 katori (150 g) contains approximately 98 calories, along with 2.1 g protein, 6.6 g carbohydrates and 6.7 g fat.

100 g of Baingan Bharta contains about 65 calories, 1.4 g protein, 4.4 g carbs and 4.5 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 195 calories and 4.2 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Baingan Bharta carries roughly 65 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 3.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Baingan Bharta contains about 1.4 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Baingan Bharta provides roughly 4.4 g of carbohydrates and 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 98 calories in 1 katori baingan bharta takes brisk walking for about 21 minutes, or cycling for about 14 minutes, or running for about 11 minutes, or yoga for about 28 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 28 August 2026

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