How many calories are present in gajar halwa? Know the nutritional facts of this winter dessert

7-12-2020

A winter evening and a warm cup of gajar halwa, the mere imagination of it brings back a lot of memories. Carrots are one of the many root vegetables that are available in abundance during winters. Some other root vegetables include turnip, beetroot and radish. The traditional dessert of gajar halwa is loved by everyone. People who work on weight management plans often get sceptical about the consumption of desserts because it could add to an unnecessary amount of calories in the diet. Therefore, if you are worried about the calorie intake with gajar halwa, here is what you need to know about it.

Calories in gajar halwa
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The average amount of calories present in 150 g of gajar halwa are about 170 to 175 calories. The main ingredients used include carrots, sugar, cardamom, milk and ghee. You can burn calories in the following ways:

35 minutes of swimming.
20 minutes of running.
30 minutes of cycling.
60 minutes of walking.
Nutrition facts of gajar halwa
The estimated nutrition facts of 150 g of gajar halwa are as follows:

Nutrition Value
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Fat 7 g
Protein 3 g
Fibre 4 g
Carbohydrates 23 g
Calcium 155 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Sodium 33 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 104 mg
Vitamin A 1811 mcg
Cholesterol 2 mg
Vitamin C 3 mg

Here are some tips you can follow to make alterations to the recipe and make your gajar halwa healthier:
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1. You can make use to skimmed milk instead of whole milk to cut back on the calorie due to fat content in milk.
2. Add jaggery/honey and reduce the amount of sugar used in the preparation. Excess of sugar can add to the calorie count of the dessert.
3. Skip adding mawa/khoya to your halwa. This may help enhance the flavour of the dish but can also add to the calorie in the same.
4. Avoid going too generous on the ghee. Do not add an unnecessary amount as it can make the dish unhealthy.
5. It is always a better option to prepare the halwa at home instead of buying it commercially. This is a way to ensure the absence of artificial and added sugars and preservatives.