Gushtaba Calories & Nutrition (गुश्ताबा)

Gushtaba has 146 calories per 1 katori (97 kcal per 100 g)

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

Gushtaba Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 97 kcal 6.3 g 3.1 g 6.8 g
1 katori standard 150 g 146 kcal 9.5 g 4.6 g 10.2 g
1 bowl 200 g 195 kcal 12.7 g 6.1 g 13.6 g
2 katori 300 g 292 kcal 19 g 9.2 g 20.4 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 — Gushtaba (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 146 kcal 97 kcal 7%
Protein 9.5 g 6.3 g 19%
Carbohydrates 4.6 g 3.1 g 2%
Fat 10.2 g 6.8 g 16%
Fiber 0.9 g 0.6 g 4%
Sugar 3.2 g 2.1 g 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 9.5 g · 26%
Carbs 4.6 g · 12%
Fat 10.2 g · 62%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 146 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 31 min
Cycling 21 min
Running 16 min
Yoga 42 min

Is Gushtaba good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Gushtaba carries roughly 97 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 Gushtaba good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Gushtaba provides about 6.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 6.5 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 Gushtaba

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Gushtaba

Pounded mutton balls cooked in a spiced yogurt gravy, a Kashmiri wazwan dish.

Frequently asked questions about Gushtaba

1 katori gushtaba (150 g) contains approximately 146 calories, along with 9.5 g protein, 4.6 g carbohydrates and 10.2 g fat.

1 katori gushtaba (150 g) mein lagbhag 146 calorie aur 9.5 g protein hota hai. Isme 4.6 g carbs aur 10.2 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी गुश्ताबा (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 146 कैलोरी और 9.5 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 4.6 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 10.2 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Gushtaba contains about 97 calories, 6.3 g protein, 3.1 g carbs and 6.8 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 292 calories and 19 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Gushtaba carries roughly 97 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.

Gushtaba contains about 6.3 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.

Gushtaba provides roughly 3.1 g of carbohydrates and 2.1 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.

Gushtaba is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 146 calories in 1 katori gushtaba takes brisk walking for about 31 minutes, or cycling for about 21 minutes, or running for about 16 minutes, or yoga for about 42 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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