Is gulab jamun good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (2 pieces) has 340 kcal and 5 g protein.
340kcal
5 gprotein
36 gcarbs
19 gfat
Why
- 1.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 340 kcal a serving is 19% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 51% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 pieces keeps it to 340 kcal with 5 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 170 | 3 g |
| 2 pieces | 340 | 5 g |
| 4 pieces | 680 | 11 g |
More protein per calorie in sweets and desserts
- Shrikhand160 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Rasmalai252 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 pieces
- Rasgulla226 kcal · 7 g protein · 2 pieces
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g