Makhana Kheer Calories & Nutrition (मखाना खीर)

Makhana Kheer has 162 calories per 1 katori (108 kcal per 100 g)

Sweets & Desserts Health Rating: 6/10 Best time: After a meal
162 kcal

Makhana Kheer Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 108 kcal 3.3 g 12.9 g 5 g
1 katori standard 150 g 162 kcal 5 g 19.3 g 7.5 g
1 bowl 200 g 216 kcal 6.7 g 25.7 g 10 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 — Makhana Kheer (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 162 kcal 108 kcal 8%
Protein 5 g 3.3 g 10%
Carbohydrates 19.3 g 12.9 g 6%
Fat 7.5 g 5 g 12%
Fiber 0.2 g 0.1 g 1%
Sugar 17.3 g 11.5 g 35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 5 g · 12%
Carbs 19.3 g · 47%
Fat 7.5 g · 41%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 162 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 35 min
Cycling 23 min
Running 17 min
Yoga 46 min

Is Makhana Kheer good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Makhana Kheer carries roughly 108 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 Makhana Kheer good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Makhana Kheer provides about 3.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3.1 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 Makhana Kheer

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 Makhana Kheer

Roasted fox nuts simmered in sweetened milk, popular during fasts.

Frequently asked questions about Makhana Kheer

1 katori makhana kheer (150 g) contains approximately 162 calories, along with 5 g protein, 19.3 g carbohydrates and 7.5 g fat.

1 katori makhana kheer (150 g) mein lagbhag 162 calorie aur 5 g protein hota hai. Isme 19.3 g carbs aur 7.5 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी मखाना खीर (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 162 कैलोरी और 5 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 19.3 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 7.5 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Makhana Kheer contains about 108 calories, 3.3 g protein, 12.9 g carbs and 5 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Makhana Kheer carries roughly 108 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.

Makhana Kheer contains about 3.3 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.

Makhana Kheer provides roughly 12.9 g of carbohydrates and 11.5 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.

Makhana Kheer is best eaten at after a meal.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 162 calories in 1 katori makhana kheer takes brisk walking for about 35 minutes, or cycling for about 23 minutes, or running for about 17 minutes, or yoga for about 46 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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