Calories in Roasted makhana: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of roasted makhana (1 small bowl, about 30 g) has 111 kcal, with 4.3 g protein, 18.1 g carbohydrate and 2.6 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 370 kcal. That is 3.9 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 14.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 60.2 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 8.5 g |
| Fibre | not reported | not reported |
Serving: 1 small bowl, about 30 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One small bowl of about 30 g of roasted makhana is a loosely packed cup, which looks like a lot because the seeds are so light.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 111 kcal, one serving is about 7 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 9 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Makhana is a crunchy snack with a little protein. A bowl in the afternoon often stops people reaching for biscuits.
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.
If you are watching sugar or carbohydrate, see the diabetes diet chart for Indian meals. Similar foods: Pakora, Bhel puri and Pani puri.
How cooking changes the number
Dry roasted makhana is lean. A spoon of ghee and salt adds some calories, which is already counted here.
A swap to try
Try Roasted chana. Roasted chana has more protein and fibre, if you want a more filling snack. Roasted chana (1 handful, about 30 g) comes to 113 kcal, which is 2 kcal more than 111 for roasted makhana, but it brings something different to the plate.
Who might want to watch it
Fibre for makhana was not reported in the USDA record, so it is left blank here.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted chana | 1 handful, about 30 g | 113 | 6.1 g |
| Pakora | 5 pieces, about 80 g | 100 | 3.9 g |
| Bhel puri | 1 plate, about 120 g | 171 | 3.9 g |
| Pani puri | 6 puri with pani, about 120 g | 185 | 4.4 g |
| Samosa | 1 samosa, about 60 g | 186 | 3.1 g |
| Veg momos | 5 pieces, about 125 g | 223 | 5.5 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: 28 g seeds, lotus seeds, dried, 2 g butter, clarified butter (ghee), which cooks down to about 30 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Seeds, lotus seeds, dried, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170149
- Butter, Clarified butter (ghee), USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 171314
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.
