Rasgulla Calories & Nutrition (रसगुल्ला)

Rasgulla has 59 calories per 1 piece (118 kcal per 100 g)

Sweets & Desserts Health Rating: 5/10 Best time: After a meal
59 kcal

Rasgulla Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 piece standard 50 g 59 kcal 0.7 g 12.9 g 0.9 g
2 pieces 100 g 118 kcal 1.4 g 25.8 g 1.8 g
3 pieces 150 g 177 kcal 2.1 g 38.7 g 2.7 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 — Rasgulla (per 1 piece)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 59 kcal 118 kcal 3%
Protein 0.7 g 1.4 g 1%
Carbohydrates 12.9 g 25.8 g 4%
Fat 0.9 g 1.8 g 1%
Fiber 0 g 0 g 0%
Sugar 12.7 g 25.4 g 25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0.7 g · 4%
Carbs 12.9 g · 83%
Fat 0.9 g · 13%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 59 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 13 min
Cycling 8 min
Running 6 min
Yoga 17 min

Is Rasgulla good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Rasgulla carries roughly 118 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 Rasgulla good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Rasgulla provides about 1.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.2 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 Rasgulla

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 Rasgulla

Soft, spongy balls of chhena cooked in light sugar syrup, a Bengali classic.

Frequently asked questions about Rasgulla

1 piece rasgulla (50 g) contains approximately 59 calories, along with 0.7 g protein, 12.9 g carbohydrates and 0.9 g fat.

1 piece rasgulla (50 g) mein lagbhag 59 calorie aur 0.7 g protein hota hai. Isme 12.9 g carbs aur 0.9 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 पीस रसगुल्ला (50 ग्राम) में लगभग 59 कैलोरी और 0.7 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 12.9 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.9 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Rasgulla contains about 118 calories, 1.4 g protein, 25.8 g carbs and 1.8 g fat.

2 pieces works out to roughly 118 calories and 1.4 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Rasgulla carries roughly 118 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.

Rasgulla contains about 1.4 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.

Rasgulla provides roughly 25.8 g of carbohydrates and 25.4 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.

Rasgulla is best eaten at after a meal.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 59 calories in 1 piece rasgulla takes brisk walking for about 13 minutes, or cycling for about 8 minutes, or running for about 6 minutes, or yoga for about 17 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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