Moong Dal Halwa Calories & Nutrition (मूंग दाल हलवा)

Moong Dal Halwa has 350 calories per 1 katori (350 kcal per 100 g)

Sweets & Desserts Health Rating: 4/10 Best time: After a meal
350 kcal

Moong Dal Halwa Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g standard 100 g 350 kcal 8.4 g 40.2 g 17.7 g
1 katori 150 g 525 kcal 12.6 g 60.3 g 26.6 g
1 bowl 200 g 700 kcal 16.8 g 80.4 g 35.4 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 — Moong Dal Halwa (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 350 kcal 350 kcal 18%
Protein 8.4 g 8.4 g 17%
Carbohydrates 40.2 g 40.2 g 13%
Fat 17.7 g 17.7 g 27%
Fiber 2.6 g 2.6 g 10%
Sugar 25.6 g 25.6 g 51%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 8.4 g · 9%
Carbs 40.2 g · 45%
Fat 17.7 g · 45%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 350 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 75 min
Cycling 50 min
Running 38 min
Yoga 100 min

Is Moong Dal Halwa good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Moong Dal Halwa carries roughly 350 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 8.4 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. 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 Moong Dal Halwa good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Moong Dal Halwa provides about 8.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.4 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 Moong Dal Halwa

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 Moong Dal Halwa

Ground moong dal slow-roasted in ghee and cooked with milk and sugar, a rich Rajasthani sweet.

Frequently asked questions about Moong Dal Halwa

100 g of moong dal halwa contains approximately 350 calories, along with 8.4 g protein, 40.2 g carbohydrates and 17.7 g fat.

100 gram moong dal halwa (100 g) mein lagbhag 350 calorie aur 8.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 40.2 g carbs aur 17.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम मूंग दाल हलवा (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 350 कैलोरी और 8.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 40.2 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 17.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

Best kept occasional. Moong Dal Halwa carries roughly 350 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 8.4 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. 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.

Moong Dal Halwa contains about 8.4 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Moong Dal Halwa provides roughly 40.2 g of carbohydrates and 25.6 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. 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.

Moong Dal Halwa is best eaten at after a meal.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 350 calories in 100 g of moong dal halwa takes brisk walking for about 75 minutes, or cycling for about 50 minutes, or running for about 38 minutes, or yoga for about 100 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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