How many calories does one piece Crushed Peanut Chikki have?

One piece ( 20 grams weight) Crushed Peanut Chikki gives 102 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 41 calories, proteins account for 12 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 53 calories.  One piece Crushed Peanut Chikki provides about 5 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Crushed Peanut Chikki recipe. Crushing the peanuts increases the aroma of the chikki, and enhances the flavour too as the peanuts and jaggery mix more uniformly. The texture of crush peanut jaggery chikki is also quite different, somewhat softer, which makes it convenient for elders also to enjoy.

Tips for crushed peanut chikki. 1. When making the chikki, you must take care not to crush it in a mixer as it will get too soft – use a nut-crusher for the purpose. 2. While the chikki is still hot, remember to turn it upside down frequently as described in the recipe so that both sides will be smooth and glossy. 3. Roll the chikki uniformly. Prefer to use a thick rolling pin to ensure uniform pressure on the chikki.

Is Crushed Peanut Chikki healthy?

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

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Peanuts : Peanuts contain Vitamin B1, Thiamine which helps form ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which body uses for energy. A handful of peanuts gives you 7.3 grams of Protein. Peanuts, Almonds and Walnuts are rich in Protein and healthy monounsaturated fats which won’t spike your blood sugar levels and good for a diabetic snack and healthy heart snack. Eating a handful of Peanuts a day is said to increase the good cholesterol (HDL) in your body which is good for heart health. Read 11 amazing benefits of peanuts. 

What's the problem?

Jaggery (Gur) : When compared to sugar, which provides only empty calories, jaggery is considered to be a superior natural sweetener. Sugar is definitely one of the causes of many chronic diseases, but jaggery too needs to be consumed in moderate amounts. What you would consume is just about a tbsp (18 g) or a tsp (6 g). While those with heart diseases and weight loss can have a dessert made with this quantity of jaggery occasionally as an option to refined sugar, but diabetics need to avoid this sweetener too as it can spike blood sugar levels instantly. Read is jaggery healthy for complete details.

Note : 1 cup = 200 ml (standard cup available in the market). The weight in grams varies for each ingredient.

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Peanut Chikki?

No for diabetics due to jaggery. Yes for heart patients and weight loss but in very limited quantity. While those with heart diseases and weight loss can have a dessert made with this quantity of jaggery occasionally as an option to refined sugar, but diabetics need to avoid this sweetener too as it can spike blood sugar levels instantly.

Can healthy individuals have Peanut Chikki?

Yes, but a few pieces only. 

How to burn 102 calories that come from Crushed Peanut Chikki?

Walking (6 kmph) = 31 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 10 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 14 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 17 mins

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