Kaju katli calories: per piece, by size and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
Quick answer
About 77 kcal for one small diamond (15 g), and about 155 kcal for two (30 g).
- Per 100 g: About 510 kcal
- Protein: about 3.6 g per 2 pieces
Kaju katli calories by size
| Size | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small diamond | 15 g | about 77 kcal |
| 2 small diamonds (a usual helping) | 30 g | about 155 kcal |
| 3 pieces (gift box handful) | 45 g | about 230 kcal |
The hub guide quotes 140 to 170 kcal for two small pieces. Silver varakh adds nothing meaningful, so a thicker shop piece is the thing to watch.
A serving of kaju katli (2 pieces, about 30 g) has 155 kcal, with 3.6 g protein, 16.1 g carbohydrate and 8.8 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 510 kcal. That is 2.3 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | 510 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 12.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 53.5 g |
| Fat | 8.8 g | 29.2 g |
| Fibre | 0.7 g | 2.2 g |
Serving: 2 pieces, about 30 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026. Calories are set to a typical household piece, with other nutrients scaled from the per 100 g record.
What one serving looks like
One piece of kaju katli of about 18 g is a thin silver-topped diamond, about the size of a matchbox lid.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 155 kcal, one serving is about 10 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 13 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Kaju katli is mostly cashew and sugar. A piece or two is a classic Diwali treat, and boxes make it easy to lose count.
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.
Compare it with other everyday Indian foods in the calorie count of popular Indian foods, sweets and snacks. Similar foods: Besan laddu, Gulab jamun and Kheer.
How cooking changes the number
It is not fried, but cashew itself is high in fat. The sugar syrup binds it.
A swap to try
Try Cashews. A handful of plain cashews gives you the nut without the added sugar. Cashews (10 cashews, about 15 g) comes to 83 kcal, which is 72 kcal less than 155 for kaju katli.
Who might want to watch it
Contains added sugar. Check with your doctor if you are managing blood sugar.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Kaju katli calories: common questions
How many calories are in 1 kaju katli?
One small piece of about 15 g has roughly 77 kcal. Pieces from some shops are thicker, so a 20 g piece can be around 100 kcal.
How many calories are in 2 kaju katli pieces?
Two small pieces, about 30 g, come to roughly 155 kcal, within the usual 140 to 170 kcal range.
Is kaju katli healthier than other sweets?
It has some protein and fats from cashew, but it is still a sugar and nut sweet, and dense in calories for its size. It suits a small planned portion.
How many kaju katli can I eat in a day?
There is no single number for everyone. One or two pieces after a meal is a sensible portion for most adults, adjusted to your own daily calorie target.
Why is kaju katli so calorie dense?
It is mostly cashew paste and sugar. Nuts hold a lot of fat, so even a thin diamond carries about 5 kcal per gram.
How to enjoy kaju katli this Diwali without overdoing it
- Count pieces, not boxes. Take two onto a plate and put the box away before you start.
- It is rich, so a small piece with chai or after dinner is usually satisfying enough.
- If you are gifting and receiving a lot of mithai, freeze or share the extras so they do not sit on your table all week.
- Eat your regular meals on festival days. Arriving hungry at the mithai plate is how a small piece becomes five.
For more numbers, see the calorie count of popular Indian foods and calories in 1 Indian sweet.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashews | 10 cashews, about 15 g | 83 | 2.7 g |
| Besan laddu | 1 laddu, about 33 g | 158 | 3.4 g |
| Gulab jamun | 1 piece, about 40 g | 188 | 3.6 g |
| Kheer | 1 katori, about 150 g | 196 | 6 g |
| Rasgulla | 1 piece, about 45 g | 102 | 3.3 g |
| Jalebi | 2 pieces, about 50 g | 234 | 1.9 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. We calculated this dish from USDA values for its ingredients, using a standard home recipe for one serving: 12 g nuts, cashew nuts, 6 g sugars, granulated, which cooks down to about 18 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Nuts, cashew nuts, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170162
- Sugars, granulated, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 169655
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
