Bhutta Calories & Nutrition (भुट्टा)

Bhutta has 120 calories per 1 cob (120 kcal per 100 g)

Vegetables Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Evening snack
120 kcal

Bhutta Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 cob standard 100 g 120 kcal 3.6 g 22.7 g 1.4 g
2 cobs 200 g 240 kcal 7.2 g 45.4 g 2.8 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 — Bhutta (per 1 cob)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 120 kcal 120 kcal 6%
Protein 3.6 g 3.6 g 7%
Carbohydrates 22.7 g 22.7 g 8%
Fat 1.4 g 1.4 g 2%
Fiber 3.7 g 3.7 g 15%
Sugar 1.5 g 1.5 g 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3.6 g · 12%
Carbs 22.7 g · 77%
Fat 1.4 g · 11%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 120 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 26 min
Cycling 17 min
Running 13 min
Yoga 34 min

Is Bhutta good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Bhutta carries roughly 120 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 3.7 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 Bhutta good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Bhutta provides about 3.6 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3 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 Bhutta

Steam, stir-fry or add it to dal and sabzi with just 1–2 tsp of oil. Aim to fill half your plate with vegetables like this.

About Bhutta

Tender local corn on the cob, roasted over coals and rubbed with lemon and salt.

Frequently asked questions about Bhutta

1 cob bhutta (100 g) contains approximately 120 calories, along with 3.6 g protein, 22.7 g carbohydrates and 1.4 g fat.

1 bhutta (100 g) mein lagbhag 120 calorie aur 3.6 g protein hota hai. Isme 22.7 g carbs aur 1.4 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 भुट्टा (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 120 कैलोरी और 3.6 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 22.7 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 1.4 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Bhutta contains about 120 calories, 3.6 g protein, 22.7 g carbs and 1.4 g fat.

2 cobs works out to roughly 240 calories and 7.2 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Bhutta carries roughly 120 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 3.7 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.

Bhutta contains about 3.6 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.

Bhutta provides roughly 22.7 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.

Bhutta is best eaten at evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 120 calories in 1 cob bhutta takes brisk walking for about 26 minutes, or cycling for about 17 minutes, or running for about 13 minutes, or yoga for about 34 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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