Diwali 2022: From kaju katli to jalebi; know the calorie count of some popular Indian sweets

Diwali 2022: From Dussehra and Diwali celebrations to the wedding season, there is no dearth of festive feasting in the winter months. With so much mithai available on every occasion, it can get pretty hard to avoid calorie-laden sweets during this time.

And unless you have medical restrictions, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t indulge in a little festive spirit. Fortunately, you can eat your desserts and still keep up with a healthy diet plan just by keeping an eye on your overall calorific intake.

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To help you eat smart this festive season, here is the calorie count of some popular Indian sweets:

Motichoor Laddu – 120 kcal per serving of 30gm

Besan Laddu – 211 kcal per serving of 42 gm

Kaju Katli - 92 kcal per serving of 19 gm

Rasgulla - 120 kcal per serving of 131 gm

Soan Papdi - 130 kcal per serving of 35 gm

Jalebi – 150 kcal per serving of 55 gm

Kheer - 130 kcal per serving of 100 gm

Gajar Halwa – 150 kcal per serving cup of 100 gm 

Gulab Jamun – 150 kcal per serving of 50 gm

Milk Cake – 190 kcal per serving of 43 gm

Coconut Barfi – 182 kcal per serving of 45 gm

Shrikhand – 100 kcal per serving of 40 gm

It is important to keep in mind that the exact calorie count of any food will also depend on the recipe, ingredients and serving size.

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