Bajra Calories & Nutrition (बाजरा)

Bajra has 348 calories per 100g (348 kcal per 100 g)

Healthy Foods Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
348 kcal

Bajra Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 174 kcal 5.5 g 30.9 g 2.7 g
100 g standard 100 g 348 kcal 11 g 61.8 g 5.4 g
200 g 200 g 696 kcal 22 g 123.6 g 10.8 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Bajra (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 348 kcal 348 kcal 17%
Protein 11 g 11 g 22%
Carbohydrates 61.8 g 61.8 g 21%
Fat 5.4 g 5.4 g 8%
Fiber 11.5 g 11.5 g 46%
Sugar 0.8 g 0.8 g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 11 g · 13%
Carbs 61.8 g · 73%
Fat 5.4 g · 14%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 348 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 75 min
Cycling 50 min
Running 37 min
Yoga 99 min

Is Bajra good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Bajra carries roughly 348 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 11 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 11.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Bajra good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Bajra provides about 11 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3.2 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Bajra

Whole grains like this keep you full longer than refined flour. Combine with dal or curd for a balanced meal.

About Bajra

Pearl millet grain, a hardy whole grain used for rotis and khichdi in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Frequently asked questions about Bajra

100 g of bajra contains approximately 348 calories, along with 11 g protein, 61.8 g carbohydrates and 5.4 g fat.

100 gram bajra (100 g) mein lagbhag 348 calorie aur 11 g protein hota hai. Isme 61.8 g carbs aur 5.4 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम बाजरा (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 348 कैलोरी और 11 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 61.8 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 5.4 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Bajra contains about 348 calories, 11 g protein, 61.8 g carbs and 5.4 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Bajra carries roughly 348 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 11 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 11.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Bajra contains about 11 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Bajra provides roughly 61.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. 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.

Bajra is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 348 calories in 100 g of bajra takes brisk walking for about 75 minutes, or cycling for about 50 minutes, or running for about 37 minutes, or yoga for about 99 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: 30 October 2026

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