Besan Barfi Calories & Nutrition (बेसन बर्फी)

Besan Barfi has 127 calories per 1 piece (423 kcal per 100 g)

Sweets & Desserts Health Rating: 2/10 Best time: After a meal
127 kcal

Besan Barfi Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 piece standard 30 g 127 kcal 3.4 g 14 g 6.7 g
2 pieces 60 g 254 kcal 6.8 g 28 g 13.4 g
3 pieces 90 g 381 kcal 10.2 g 42 g 20.1 g
100 g 100 g 423 kcal 11.3 g 46.7 g 22.3 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 — Besan Barfi (per 1 piece)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 127 kcal 423 kcal 6%
Protein 3.4 g 11.3 g 7%
Carbohydrates 14 g 46.7 g 5%
Fat 6.7 g 22.3 g 10%
Fiber 1 g 3.3 g 4%
Sugar 8.5 g 28.3 g 17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3.4 g · 10%
Carbs 14 g · 43%
Fat 6.7 g · 46%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 127 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 27 min
Cycling 18 min
Running 14 min
Yoga 36 min

Is Besan Barfi good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Besan Barfi carries roughly 423 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 11.3 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 3.3 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 Besan Barfi good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Besan Barfi provides about 11.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.7 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 Besan Barfi

Treat it as an occasional dessert — one piece or a small katori is a sensible portion. Having it straight after a meal is better than eating it on an empty stomach.

About Besan Barfi

Roasted gram flour, ghee and sugar set into squares.

Frequently asked questions about Besan Barfi

1 piece besan barfi (30 g) contains approximately 127 calories, along with 3.4 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 6.7 g fat.

1 piece besan barfi (30 g) mein lagbhag 127 calorie aur 3.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 14 g carbs aur 6.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 पीस बेसन बर्फी (30 ग्राम) में लगभग 127 कैलोरी और 3.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 14 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 6.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Besan Barfi contains about 423 calories, 11.3 g protein, 46.7 g carbs and 22.3 g fat.

2 pieces works out to roughly 254 calories and 6.8 g of protein in total.

Best kept occasional. Besan Barfi carries roughly 423 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 11.3 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 3.3 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.

Besan Barfi contains about 11.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Besan Barfi provides roughly 46.7 g of carbohydrates and 28.3 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.

Besan Barfi is best eaten at after a meal.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 127 calories in 1 piece besan barfi takes brisk walking for about 27 minutes, or cycling for about 18 minutes, or running for about 14 minutes, or yoga for about 36 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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