Bharwa Bhindi Calories & Nutrition (भरवां भिंडी)

Bharwa Bhindi has 142 calories per 1 katori (95 kcal per 100 g)

Vegetables Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
142 kcal

Bharwa Bhindi Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 95 kcal 2.1 g 3.9 g 7.7 g
1 katori standard 150 g 142 kcal 3.1 g 5.8 g 11.5 g
1 bowl 200 g 189 kcal 4.1 g 7.7 g 15.3 g
2 katori 300 g 284 kcal 6.2 g 11.6 g 23 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 — Bharwa Bhindi (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 142 kcal 95 kcal 7%
Protein 3.1 g 2.1 g 6%
Carbohydrates 5.8 g 3.9 g 2%
Fat 11.5 g 7.7 g 18%
Fiber 6.2 g 4.1 g 25%
Sugar 0.7 g 0.5 g 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3.1 g · 9%
Carbs 5.8 g · 17%
Fat 11.5 g · 74%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 142 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 30 min
Cycling 20 min
Running 15 min
Yoga 41 min

Is Bharwa Bhindi good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Bharwa Bhindi carries roughly 95 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.1 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 Bharwa Bhindi good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Bharwa Bhindi provides about 2.1 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.

Health tips for eating Bharwa Bhindi

Cook with 1–2 tsp oil per serving — extra oil and cream add calories fast. Pair with dal, curd or paneer to add protein to the meal.

About Bharwa Bhindi

Okra slit and stuffed with a spiced besan or masala filling, then pan-cooked.

Frequently asked questions about Bharwa Bhindi

1 katori bharwa bhindi (150 g) contains approximately 142 calories, along with 3.1 g protein, 5.8 g carbohydrates and 11.5 g fat.

1 katori bharwa bhindi (150 g) mein lagbhag 142 calorie aur 3.1 g protein hota hai. Isme 5.8 g carbs aur 11.5 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी भरवां भिंडी (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 142 कैलोरी और 3.1 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 5.8 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 11.5 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Bharwa Bhindi contains about 95 calories, 2.1 g protein, 3.9 g carbs and 7.7 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 284 calories and 6.2 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Bharwa Bhindi carries roughly 95 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.1 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.

Bharwa Bhindi contains about 2.1 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.

Bharwa Bhindi provides roughly 3.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 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.

Bharwa Bhindi is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 142 calories in 1 katori bharwa bhindi takes brisk walking for about 30 minutes, or cycling for about 20 minutes, or running for about 15 minutes, or yoga for about 41 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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