Moringa Leaves Calories & Nutrition (सहजन के पत्ते)

Moringa Leaves has 67 calories per 100g (67 kcal per 100 g)

Vegetables Health Rating: 10/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
67 kcal

Moringa Leaves Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 34 kcal 3.2 g 2.8 g 0.8 g
100 g standard 100 g 67 kcal 6.4 g 5.6 g 1.6 g
200 g 200 g 134 kcal 12.8 g 11.2 g 3.2 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 — Moringa Leaves (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 67 kcal 67 kcal 3%
Protein 6.4 g 6.4 g 13%
Carbohydrates 5.6 g 5.6 g 2%
Fat 1.6 g 1.6 g 2%
Fiber 8.2 g 8.2 g 33%
Sugar 0 g 0 g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6.4 g · 41%
Carbs 5.6 g · 36%
Fat 1.6 g · 23%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 67 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 14 min
Cycling 10 min
Running 7 min
Yoga 19 min

Is Moringa Leaves good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Moringa Leaves carries roughly 67 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 8.2 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. 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 Moringa Leaves good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Moringa Leaves provides about 6.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 9.6 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is 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 Moringa Leaves

Steam, stir-fry or add it to dal and sabzi with just 1–2 tsp of oil. Aim to fill half your plate with vegetables like this. High in protein for its calories, so it is a smart pick if you are trying to eat more protein.

About Moringa Leaves

Leaves of the drumstick tree, cooked into dal, poriyal or dried into powder.

Frequently asked questions about Moringa Leaves

100 g of moringa leaves contains approximately 67 calories, along with 6.4 g protein, 5.6 g carbohydrates and 1.6 g fat.

100 gram sahjan ke patte (100 g) mein lagbhag 67 calorie aur 6.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 5.6 g carbs aur 1.6 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम सहजन के पत्ते (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 67 कैलोरी और 6.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 5.6 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 1.6 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

Yes — a good choice. Moringa Leaves carries roughly 67 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 8.2 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. 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.

Moringa Leaves contains about 6.4 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.

Moringa Leaves provides roughly 5.6 g of carbohydrates and 0 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.

Moringa Leaves is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 67 calories in 100 g of moringa leaves takes brisk walking for about 14 minutes, or cycling for about 10 minutes, or running for about 7 minutes, or yoga for about 19 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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