ThaliScanCalories in gajar ka halwa
1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa (168 g): 290 kcal · 5.2 g protein · 35.6 g carbs · 16.3 g fat
Calories and macros in gajar ka halwa by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ medium katori (84 g) | 145 | 2.6 | 17.8 | 8.2 |
| 1 medium katori (168 g) | 290 | 5.2 | 35.6 | 16.3 |
| 2 medium katoris (336 g) | 580 | 10.4 | 71.2 | 32.7 |
| 100 g | 173 | 3.1 | 21.2 | 9.7 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in gajar ka halwa
1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa has 5.2 g protein. That is 7% of its calories, or 1.8 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 4.5 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with carrot, khoa, sugar, whole milk, ghee, cashews, almond, pistachios and cardamom.
Why gajar ka halwa calorie numbers differ
Gajar ka halwa is grated carrot slow-cooked in milk with sugar, khoa and ghee, finished with cashew, almond, pistachio and cardamom. Sugar and ghee amounts, how much khoa goes in and how long the milk is reduced separate a modest home halwa from a rich mithai shop halwa. A katori heaped high can be much larger than you think, so compare it with the portion shown.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 16% of the calories in 1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 168 g per medium katori. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa?
1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa (168 g) has 290 kcal, with 5.2 g protein, 35.6 g carbs and 16.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of gajar ka halwa?
100 g of gajar ka halwa has 173 kcal and 3.1 g protein.
How much protein is in gajar ka halwa?
1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa has 5.2 g protein, and 100 g has 3.1 g.
How much is 1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa?
This chart uses 168 g for 1 medium katori of gajar ka halwa, a typical home portion. A heaped or thin serving can weigh quite differently, so compare yours with that weight.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.