Grains & cereals · Veg
Bajra calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Bajra, 1 roti (≈40 g bajra flour): about 139 kcal, 4.4 g protein, 24.7 g carbs and 2.2 g fat. Per 100 g (whole bajra grain or flour): 348 kcal and 11 g protein.
Bajra is a hardy millet eaten across Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana, especially in winter. It's high in fibre and has more fat than most grains.
Nutrition per serving
Choose a serving size. Values are for whole bajra grain or flour.
1 roti (≈40 g bajra flour)
139kcal
4.4 g protein · 24.7 g carbs · 2.2 g fat
| Calories | 139 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.7 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Fibre | 4.6 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For whole bajra grain or flour.
| Calories | 348 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 61.8 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g |
| Fibre | 11.5 g |
| Calcium | 27 mg |
| Iron | 6.4 mg |
Is bajra good for your goals?
Weight loss
Bajra is filling for its calories thanks to its fibre (1 roti (≈40 g bajra flour): about 139 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Muscle building
Not a significant protein source (3.1 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
- Bajra is naturally gluten-free.
- White butter or ghee on bajra roti is traditional — each teaspoon adds about 45 kcal.
- Bajra khichdi with moong dal makes a filling one-pot meal.
Bajra vs jowar
| Nutrient | Bajra | Jowar |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 348 kcal | 334 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 61.8 g | 67.7 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fibre | 11.5 g | 10.2 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 3 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Bajra, 1 roti (≈40 g bajra flour): about 139 kcal, with 4.4 g protein, 24.7 g carbohydrate and 2.2 g fat.
Bajra, 1 small roti (≈25 g flour): about 87 kcal, with 2.7 g protein, 15.4 g carbohydrate and 1.4 g fat.
100 g of whole bajra grain or flour has about 11 g protein and 348 kcal — roughly 3.1 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Bajra is filling for its calories thanks to its fibre (1 roti (≈40 g bajra flour): about 139 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Not a significant protein source (3.1 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code A003 “Bajra”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
IFCT 2017 analyses the whole grain. Flour (atta) milled from the whole grain has practically the same values per 100 g.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.
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