Pav Bhaji Calories & Nutrition

Pav Bhaji has 400 calories per 1 plate (133 kcal per 100 g)

Street Food Health Rating: 5/10 Best time: Evening/Dinner
400 kcal

Pav Bhaji Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 133 kcal 2.7 g 15 g 6.7 g
1 katori 150 g 200 kcal 4 g 22.5 g 10 g
1 plate 250 g 333 kcal 6.7 g 37.5 g 16.7 g
1 plate standard 300 g 400 kcal 8 g 45 g 20 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Pav Bhaji (per 1 plate)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 400 kcal 133 kcal 20%
Protein 8 g 2.7 g 16%
Carbohydrates 45 g 15 g 15%
Fat 20 g 6.7 g 31%
Fiber 4 g 1.3 g 16%
Sugar 6 g 2 g 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 8 g · 8%
Carbs 45 g · 46%
Fat 20 g · 46%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 400 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 86 min
Cycling 57 min
Running 43 min
Yoga 114 min

Is Pav Bhaji good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Pav Bhaji carries roughly 133 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 Pav Bhaji good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Pav Bhaji provides about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2 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 Pav Bhaji

Ask for less butter to reduce calories. The mixed vegetables provide various nutrients. Homemade version can be much healthier.

About Pav Bhaji

Mashed vegetable curry served with buttered bread rolls. Popular Mumbai street food that is calorie-dense due to butter.

Frequently asked questions about Pav Bhaji

1 plate (300 g) contains approximately 400 calories, along with 8 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

100 g of Pav Bhaji contains about 133 calories, 2.7 g protein, 15 g carbs and 6.7 g fat.

Best kept occasional. Pav Bhaji carries roughly 133 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.

Pav Bhaji contains about 2.7 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.

Pav Bhaji provides roughly 15 g of carbohydrates and 2 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.

Pav Bhaji is best eaten at evening/dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 400 calories in 1 plate pav bhaji takes brisk walking for about 86 minutes, or cycling for about 57 minutes, or running for about 43 minutes, or yoga for about 114 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: 29 August 2026

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