Calories in Gajar halwa: per serving and per 100 g

What one serving looks like

One katori of about 100 g of gajar halwa is a small steel katori of grated carrot cooked with milk, ghee and sugar.

Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day

At 285 kcal, one serving is about 18 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 24 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. It is a winter favourite and a heavy dessert. A small katori is the whole treat for the day.

Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.

How cooking changes the number

Ghee and sugar do the work. Slow cooking the carrot in milk and using less ghee gives a lighter version.

A swap to try

Try Kheer. Kheer is lighter for the same katori and keeps you in the dessert category. Kheer (1 katori, about 150 g) comes to 196 kcal, which is 89 kcal less than 285 for gajar halwa.

Who might want to watch it

High in sugar and fat. People with diabetes should check with their doctor.

This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.