Calories in Pakora
1 handful of pakora (70 g) has about 256 kcal - also called bhaji, onion pakoda, bhajiya.
Per 1 cupped hand (70 g), with 3.9 g fibre.
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50 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 cupped hand (70 g) | 256 | 7.1 g | 21.1 g | 16 g |
| 1 plate (120 g) | 439 | 12.1 g | 36.2 g | 27.5 g |
| 100 g | 366 | 10.1 g | 30.2 g | 22.9 g |
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:
- Besan (gram flour): 30 g
- Onion: 40 g
- Cooking oil: 14 g
It finishes at about 70 g once cooked. A handful of pakoras, with the oil they take up in the pan. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether pakora fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log pakora in CaloDaily by the cupped hand - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 handful of pakora takes about 50 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 handful of pakora?
About 256 kcal for 70 g, with 7.1 g protein, 21.1 g carbs and 16 g fat.
Ek mutthi pakora mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek mutthi pakora (70 g) mein lagbhag 256 calorie hoti hai, aur 7.1 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 handful of pakora?
About 50 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
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