Gajar halwa/Carrot halwa has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.
The food contains 15.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Indian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 67, for Gajar halwa/Carrot halwa, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 3% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 4830 IU | 96.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 4.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 25.2 IU | 6.3% | ||
Vitamin E | 2.9 mg | 9.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 2.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 2.1% | ||
Niacin | 0.46 mg | 2.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4.1% | ||
Folate | 7.6 mcg | 1.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.01 mcg | 0.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.12 mg | 1.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 72 mg | 7.2% | ||
Iron | 0.54 mg | 3% | ||
Magnesium | 13.6 mg | 3.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 53 mg | 5.3% | ||
Potassium | 260.9 mg | 7.5% | ||
Sodium | 65.4 mg | 2.7% | ||
Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1.1% | ||
Copper | 0.06 mg | 2.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.23 mg | 11.3% | ||
Selenium | 0.21 mcg | 0.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 5.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7.6% | ||
Sugars | 3.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 1.1 g | 2.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.5 g | 13.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%
Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 20.7 mg 6.9%
Sodium 65.4 mg 2.7%
Total Carbohydrates 15.7 g 5.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 1.1 g 2.2%
Vitamin A 96.6% Vitamin C 4.4%
Calcium 7.2% Iron 3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 212
Protein 0.88 g | Carbs 30.7 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 0.83 g | Carbs 30.7 g | Fat 10.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 126
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 665
Protein 20 g | Carbs 41.8 g | Fat 48 g
Per Serving | Calories 312
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 53.8 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 59.1 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 271
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 44.1 g | Fat 10.4 g