Imli Chutney Calories & Nutrition (इमली चटनी)

Imli Chutney has 21 calories per 1 tbsp (140 kcal per 100 g)

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21 kcal

Imli Chutney Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 tsp 5 g 7 kcal 0.1 g 1.7 g 0 g
1 tbsp standard 15 g 21 kcal 0.2 g 5 g 0 g
100 g 100 g 140 kcal 1.3 g 33.3 g 0 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 — Imli Chutney (per 1 tbsp)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 21 kcal 140 kcal 1%
Protein 0.2 g 1.3 g 0%
Carbohydrates 5 g 33.3 g 2%
Fat 0 g 0 g 0%
Fiber 0.1 g 0.7 g 0%
Sugar 4.7 g 31.3 g 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0.2 g · 4%
Carbs 5 g · 96%
Fat 0 g · 0%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 21 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 4 min
Cycling 3 min
Running 2 min
Yoga 6 min

Is Imli Chutney good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Imli Chutney carries roughly 140 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 Imli Chutney good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Imli Chutney provides about 1.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 0.9 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 Imli Chutney

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

About Imli Chutney

A sweet-sour chutney of tamarind, jaggery and spices, used on chaat.

Frequently asked questions about Imli Chutney

1 tbsp imli chutney (15 g) contains approximately 21 calories, along with 0.2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

1 tbsp imli chutney (15 g) mein lagbhag 21 calorie aur 0.2 g protein hota hai. Isme 5 g carbs aur 0 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 बड़ा चम्मच इमली चटनी (15 ग्राम) में लगभग 21 कैलोरी और 0.2 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 5 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Imli Chutney contains about 140 calories, 1.3 g protein, 33.3 g carbs and 0 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Imli Chutney carries roughly 140 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.

Imli Chutney contains about 1.3 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.

Imli Chutney provides roughly 33.3 g of carbohydrates and 31.3 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.

Imli Chutney is best eaten at any time.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 21 calories in 1 tbsp imli chutney takes brisk walking for about 4 minutes, or cycling for about 3 minutes, or running for about 2 minutes, or yoga for about 6 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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