Chuhara Calories & Nutrition (छुहारा)

Chuhara has 51 calories per 2 pieces (319 kcal per 100 g)

Dry Fruits & Nuts Health Rating: 5/10 Best time: Evening snack
51 kcal

Chuhara Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 piece 8 g 26 kcal 0.2 g 6 g 0.1 g
2 pieces standard 16 g 51 kcal 0.4 g 12 g 0.1 g
3 pieces 24 g 77 kcal 0.6 g 18 g 0.2 g
100 g 100 g 319 kcal 2.5 g 75 g 0.6 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 — Chuhara (per 2 pieces)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 51 kcal 319 kcal 3%
Protein 0.4 g 2.5 g 1%
Carbohydrates 12 g 75 g 4%
Fat 0.1 g 0.6 g 0%
Fiber 1.4 g 8.8 g 6%
Sugar 10.7 g 66.9 g 21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0.4 g · 3%
Carbs 12 g · 95%
Fat 0.1 g · 2%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 51 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 11 min
Cycling 7 min
Running 5 min
Yoga 15 min

Is Chuhara good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Chuhara carries roughly 319 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 8.8 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 Chuhara good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Chuhara provides about 2.5 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 0.8 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 Chuhara

Nuts and dry fruits are calorie-dense — a small handful (about 30 g) a day is a sensible portion. Choose plain, unsalted versions over fried or sugar-coated ones.

About Chuhara

Fully dried dates, often soaked in milk or added to sweets.

Frequently asked questions about Chuhara

2 pieces chuhara (16 g) contains approximately 51 calories, along with 0.4 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat.

2 piece chuhara (16 g) mein lagbhag 51 calorie aur 0.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 12 g carbs aur 0.1 g fat bhi hota hai.

2 पीस छुहारा (16 ग्राम) में लगभग 51 कैलोरी और 0.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 12 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.1 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Chuhara contains about 319 calories, 2.5 g protein, 75 g carbs and 0.6 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Chuhara carries roughly 319 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 8.8 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.

Chuhara contains about 2.5 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.

Chuhara provides roughly 75 g of carbohydrates and 66.9 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.

Chuhara is best eaten at evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 51 calories in 2 pieces chuhara takes brisk walking for about 11 minutes, or cycling for about 7 minutes, or running for about 5 minutes, or yoga for about 15 minutes.

Compare Chuhara with other foods

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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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