CaloSign inCalories in Gulab jamun
1 piece of gulab jamun (50 g) has about 187 kcal - also called gulab jamoon.
Per 1 piece (50 g), with 0.2 g fibre.
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40 minutes of brisk walking burns it off - or a guided home workout that counts every rep with you.
Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (50 g) | 187 | 3.4 g | 24 g | 8.7 g |
| 2 pieces (100 g) | 373 | 6.8 g | 47.9 g | 17.3 g |
| 100 g | 373 | 6.8 g | 47.9 g | 17.3 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Gulab jamun | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 piece (50 g) | 187 | 8.7 g |
| Restaurant, the same 50 g | 167 | 8.8 g |
| Restaurant, 2 pieces (100 g) | 334 | 17.6 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant gulab jamun is a little lighter than home-made (11% fewer calories). A restaurant serving is 2 pieces (100 g), so it comes to 334 kcal against 187 for 1 piece at home. Ordering it? See restaurant gulab jamun.
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Khoya: 15 g
- Maida (refined flour): 5 g
- Cooking oil: 4 g
- Sugar: 14 g
It finishes at about 45 g once cooked. One piece, fried and then soaked - the syrup is most of the sugar. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether gulab jamun fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log gulab jamun in CaloDaily by the piece - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 piece of gulab jamun takes about 40 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 gulab jamun?
About 187 kcal for 50 g, with 3.4 g protein, 24 g carbs and 8.7 g fat.
Ek gulab jamun mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek gulab jamun (50 g) mein lagbhag 187 calorie hoti hai, aur 3.4 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 gulab jamun?
About 40 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
How many calories are in home-made gulab jamun compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant gulab jamun is a little lighter than home-made (11% fewer calories). A restaurant serving is 2 pieces (100 g), so it comes to 334 kcal against 187 for 1 piece at home.
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