Gajar Halwa Calories & Nutrition (गाजर का हलवा)

Gajar Halwa has 173 calories per 1 katori (173 kcal per 100 g)

Sweets & Desserts Health Rating: 5/10 Best time: After a meal
173 kcal

Gajar Halwa Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g standard 100 g 173 kcal 3.1 g 18.5 g 9.7 g
1 katori 150 g 260 kcal 4.7 g 27.8 g 14.6 g
1 bowl 200 g 346 kcal 6.2 g 37 g 19.4 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 — Gajar Halwa (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 173 kcal 173 kcal 9%
Protein 3.1 g 3.1 g 6%
Carbohydrates 18.5 g 18.5 g 6%
Fat 9.7 g 9.7 g 15%
Fiber 2.7 g 2.7 g 11%
Sugar 16.9 g 16.9 g 34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3.1 g · 7%
Carbs 18.5 g · 43%
Fat 9.7 g · 50%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 173 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 37 min
Cycling 25 min
Running 19 min
Yoga 49 min

Is Gajar Halwa good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Gajar Halwa carries roughly 173 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate 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 Gajar Halwa good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Gajar Halwa provides about 3.1 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.8 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 Gajar Halwa

Treat it as an occasional dessert — one piece or a small katori is a sensible portion. Having it straight after a meal is better than eating it on an empty stomach.

About Gajar Halwa

Grated carrots slow-cooked in milk with sugar and ghee, a winter dessert.

Frequently asked questions about Gajar Halwa

100 g of gajar halwa contains approximately 173 calories, along with 3.1 g protein, 18.5 g carbohydrates and 9.7 g fat.

100 gram gajar halwa (100 g) mein lagbhag 173 calorie aur 3.1 g protein hota hai. Isme 18.5 g carbs aur 9.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम गाजर का हलवा (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 173 कैलोरी और 3.1 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 18.5 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 9.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

Best kept occasional. Gajar Halwa carries roughly 173 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate 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.

Gajar Halwa contains about 3.1 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.

Gajar Halwa provides roughly 18.5 g of carbohydrates and 16.9 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.

Gajar Halwa is best eaten at after a meal.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 173 calories in 100 g of gajar halwa takes brisk walking for about 37 minutes, or cycling for about 25 minutes, or running for about 19 minutes, or yoga for about 49 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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