Calories in Jowar bhakri
One piece of Jowar bhakri is about 45 g, which comes to 127 kcal and 4.3 g of protein — roughly 8% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Jowar bhakri nutrition
| Per | 1 piece (45 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 127 kcal | 283 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 60.0 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fibre | 3.0 g | 6.6 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 A030 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is a decent amount of fibre.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Whole-wheat roti / chapati — 119 kcal per piece
- Methi thepla — 119 kcal per piece
- Plain paratha — 180 kcal per piece
- Bajra roti — 137 kcal per piece
Common questions
How many calories in 1 piece of Jowar bhakri?
About 127 kcal per piece (45 g), and 283 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Jowar bhakri?
About 4.3 g per piece, which is 9.5 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.