Jaljeera Calories & Nutrition (जलजीरा)

Jaljeera has 76 calories per 1 glass (30 kcal per 100 ml)

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76 kcal

Jaljeera Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 ml 100 ml 30 kcal 0.4 g 6.7 g 0.2 g
1 cup 150 ml 46 kcal 0.7 g 10.1 g 0.4 g
1 glass standard 250 ml 76 kcal 1.1 g 16.8 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 — Jaljeera (per 1 glass)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 ml % DV*
Calories 76 kcal 30 kcal 4%
Protein 1.1 g 0.4 g 2%
Carbohydrates 16.8 g 6.7 g 6%
Fat 0.6 g 0.2 g 1%
Fiber 2.4 g 1 g 10%
Sugar 14.3 g 5.7 g 29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1.1 g · 6%
Carbs 16.8 g · 87%
Fat 0.6 g · 7%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 76 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 16 min
Cycling 11 min
Running 8 min
Yoga 22 min

Is Jaljeera good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Jaljeera carries roughly 30 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 Jaljeera good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Jaljeera provides about 0.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.3 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 Jaljeera

Count drinks in your daily calories — liquid calories do not fill you up much.

About Jaljeera

A tangy, spiced cooler of water, cumin, mint, black salt and tamarind or lemon.

Frequently asked questions about Jaljeera

1 glass jaljeera (250 ml) contains approximately 76 calories, along with 1.1 g protein, 16.8 g carbohydrates and 0.6 g fat.

1 glass jaljeera (250 ml) mein lagbhag 76 calorie aur 1.1 g protein hota hai. Isme 16.8 g carbs aur 0.6 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 गिलास जलजीरा (250 मिली) में लगभग 76 कैलोरी और 1.1 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 16.8 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.6 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 ml of Jaljeera contains about 30 calories, 0.4 g protein, 6.7 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.

Yes — a good choice. Jaljeera carries roughly 30 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.

Jaljeera contains about 0.4 g of protein per 100 ml, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Jaljeera provides roughly 6.7 g of carbohydrates and 5.7 g of sugar per 100 ml. 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.

Jaljeera is best eaten at any time.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 76 calories in 1 glass jaljeera takes brisk walking for about 16 minutes, or cycling for about 11 minutes, or running for about 8 minutes, or yoga for about 22 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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