How many calories does one serving of Makhane ki Kheer have?

One serving of Makhane ki Kheer gives 75 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 38 calories, proteins account for 26 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 11 calories. One serving of Makhane ki Kheer provides about 4 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Makhane ki Kheer recipe. Rich in protein and calcium, makhana or fox-nut combines beautifully with low-fat milk to make a creamy and delicious kheer.

Is Makhane ki Kheer healthy?

Yes, this is healthy, but restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Makhana : Makhana are a great healthy snack to have as they are low in cholesterol. Rich in potassium and hence good to control blood pressure. 

Milk and Low Fat Milk : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. Milk low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs. Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

What's the problem?

Sugar Substitute : Sugar substitute is not recommended to have on a regular basis. Okay for diabetics to use it occasionally to make desserts. For heart patients avoid the sugar substitute and replace with dates or very little sugar. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have?

Yes for diabetics but limited portion. Yes for heart but remove sugar substitute and replace with dates. Yes for weight loss, but drop sugar substitute and use dates.

Can healthy individuals have  ?

Yes. But try and use dates. 

Makhane ki Kheer is high in

1. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 75 calories that come from Makhane ki Kheer?

Walking (6 kmph) = 23 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 8 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 10 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) =13 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.