Know your calories – gulab jamun

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Gulab Jamun is a classic Indian sweet, that is very famous and is enjoyed in most festivals and celebrations. It is easily one of the most popular and loved dessert in India. Gulab Jamun is best described as an Indian version of a donut immersed in a sweet syrup. Satisfying one’s dessert craving just gets easier with this aromatic, gooey, sweet and spongy brown globe.

But before you start treating your taste-buds, have you ever wondered what the nutritional values would be like?        Here it is

 

  Avg Weight of a Gulab Jamun (2 Pieces)

  100g

  Calories (K cal)   286
  Fat (g)   16
  Saturated Fat (g)   6
  Cholesterol (mg)   20
  Trans fat (mg)   0
  Carbohydrates (g)  34
  Sugar  30
  Protein (g)   4
  Sodium (mg)   80

Conclusion:

Gulab jamun may satisfy your sugar cravings. But, it has nothing to offer in terms of nutrition and is nothing short of a junk food. Leading to weight gain, slow metabolism and blood sugar hikes. Since it is cooked in sugar, it is dangerous for diabetics and will adversely affect any weight loss plan. Try to eat as few as possible or even better, completely avoid them.


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