Bharwa Lauki Calories & Nutrition (भरवां लौकी)

Bharwa Lauki has 140 calories per 1 katori (93 kcal per 100 g)

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

Bharwa Lauki Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 93 kcal 5.9 g 4.3 g 5.8 g
1 katori standard 150 g 140 kcal 8.8 g 6.5 g 8.7 g
1 bowl 200 g 187 kcal 11.7 g 8.7 g 11.6 g
2 katori 300 g 280 kcal 17.6 g 13 g 17.4 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 Lauki (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 140 kcal 93 kcal 7%
Protein 8.8 g 5.9 g 18%
Carbohydrates 6.5 g 4.3 g 2%
Fat 8.7 g 5.8 g 13%
Fiber 1.8 g 1.2 g 7%
Sugar 2.3 g 1.5 g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 8.8 g · 25%
Carbs 6.5 g · 19%
Fat 8.7 g · 56%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 140 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 30 min
Cycling 20 min
Running 15 min
Yoga 40 min

Is Bharwa Lauki good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Bharwa Lauki carries roughly 93 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. 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 Lauki good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Bharwa Lauki provides about 5.9 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 6.3 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable 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 Lauki

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 Lauki

Bottle gourd rounds stuffed with a spiced filling and cooked.

Frequently asked questions about Bharwa Lauki

1 katori bharwa lauki (150 g) contains approximately 140 calories, along with 8.8 g protein, 6.5 g carbohydrates and 8.7 g fat.

1 katori bharwa lauki (150 g) mein lagbhag 140 calorie aur 8.8 g protein hota hai. Isme 6.5 g carbs aur 8.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी भरवां लौकी (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 140 कैलोरी और 8.8 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 6.5 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 8.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Bharwa Lauki contains about 93 calories, 5.9 g protein, 4.3 g carbs and 5.8 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 280 calories and 17.6 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Bharwa Lauki carries roughly 93 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. 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 Lauki contains about 5.9 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 Lauki provides roughly 4.3 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 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 Lauki is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 140 calories in 1 katori bharwa lauki takes brisk walking for about 30 minutes, or cycling for about 20 minutes, or running for about 15 minutes, or yoga for about 40 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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