Handvo Calories & Nutrition (हांडवो)

Handvo has 207 calories per 1 piece (207 kcal per 100 g)

Snacks Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Breakfast, Evening snack
207 kcal

Handvo Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 piece standard 100 g 207 kcal 8.2 g 31.9 g 4.8 g
2 pieces 200 g 414 kcal 16.4 g 63.8 g 9.6 g
3 pieces 300 g 621 kcal 24.6 g 95.7 g 14.4 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 — Handvo (per 1 piece)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 207 kcal 207 kcal 10%
Protein 8.2 g 8.2 g 16%
Carbohydrates 31.9 g 31.9 g 11%
Fat 4.8 g 4.8 g 7%
Fiber 5 g 5 g 20%
Sugar 2.5 g 2.5 g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 8.2 g · 16%
Carbs 31.9 g · 63%
Fat 4.8 g · 21%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 207 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 44 min
Cycling 30 min
Running 22 min
Yoga 59 min

Is Handvo good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Handvo carries roughly 207 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 8.2 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 5 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 Handvo good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Handvo provides about 8.2 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Handvo

Keep it to one serving and avoid extra butter, cheese or mayonnaise. Pair with a salad or fruit to balance the meal.

About Handvo

A savoury Gujarati cake of rice, lentils and bottle gourd, baked or pan-cooked.

Frequently asked questions about Handvo

1 piece handvo (100 g) contains approximately 207 calories, along with 8.2 g protein, 31.9 g carbohydrates and 4.8 g fat.

1 piece handvo (100 g) mein lagbhag 207 calorie aur 8.2 g protein hota hai. Isme 31.9 g carbs aur 4.8 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 पीस हांडवो (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 207 कैलोरी और 8.2 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 31.9 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 4.8 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Handvo contains about 207 calories, 8.2 g protein, 31.9 g carbs and 4.8 g fat.

2 pieces works out to roughly 414 calories and 16.4 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Handvo carries roughly 207 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 8.2 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 5 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.

Handvo contains about 8.2 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Handvo provides roughly 31.9 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 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.

Handvo is best eaten at breakfast, evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 207 calories in 1 piece handvo takes brisk walking for about 44 minutes, or cycling for about 30 minutes, or running for about 22 minutes, or yoga for about 59 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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