Chikoo Calories & Nutrition (चीकू)

Chikoo has 73 calories per 1 medium (73 kcal per 100 g)

Fruits Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Evening snack
73 kcal

Chikoo Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 medium chikoo standard 100 g 73 kcal 0.9 g 13.9 g 1.3 g
2 chikoos 200 g 146 kcal 1.8 g 27.8 g 2.6 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 — Chikoo (per 1 medium)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 73 kcal 73 kcal 4%
Protein 0.9 g 0.9 g 2%
Carbohydrates 13.9 g 13.9 g 5%
Fat 1.3 g 1.3 g 2%
Fiber 9.6 g 9.6 g 38%
Sugar 12.3 g 12.3 g 25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0.9 g · 5%
Carbs 13.9 g · 78%
Fat 1.3 g · 17%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 73 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 16 min
Cycling 10 min
Running 8 min
Yoga 21 min

Is Chikoo good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Chikoo carries roughly 73 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 9.6 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 Chikoo good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Chikoo provides about 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.2 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 Chikoo

Eat the whole fruit instead of juice to keep the fibre and stay full longer. Works well as a mid-morning or evening snack.

About Chikoo

A soft, very sweet brown fruit with a grainy texture.

Frequently asked questions about Chikoo

1 medium chikoo (100 g) contains approximately 73 calories, along with 0.9 g protein, 13.9 g carbohydrates and 1.3 g fat.

1 chikoo (100 g) mein lagbhag 73 calorie aur 0.9 g protein hota hai. Isme 13.9 g carbs aur 1.3 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 चीकू (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 73 कैलोरी और 0.9 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 13.9 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 1.3 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Chikoo contains about 73 calories, 0.9 g protein, 13.9 g carbs and 1.3 g fat.

2 chikoos works out to roughly 146 calories and 1.8 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Chikoo carries roughly 73 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 9.6 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.

Chikoo contains about 0.9 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.

Chikoo provides roughly 13.9 g of carbohydrates and 12.3 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.

Chikoo is best eaten at evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 73 calories in 1 medium chikoo takes brisk walking for about 16 minutes, or cycling for about 10 minutes, or running for about 8 minutes, or yoga for about 21 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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