Calories in Sandesh
One piece of Sandesh is about 30 g, which comes to 90 kcal and 3.6 g of protein — roughly 6% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Sandesh nutrition
| Per | 1 piece (30 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 90 kcal | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 12.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 35.0 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 12.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is reasonable protein for its calories.
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
- Dates (khajoor) — 22 kcal per piece
- Gulab jamun — 158 kcal per piece
- Jaggery — 38 kcal per piece
- Rasgulla (syrup drained) — 112 kcal per piece
Common questions
How many calories in 1 piece of Sandesh?
About 90 kcal per piece (30 g), and 300 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Sandesh?
About 3.6 g per piece, which is 12.0 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.