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Khoa calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Khoa, 1 tablespoon (≈15 g): about 47 kcal, 2.5 g protein, 2.5 g carbs and 3.1 g fat. Per 100 g (khoa (reduced milk solids)): 316 kcal and 16.3 g protein.
Khoa is milk slowly simmered until most of the water evaporates. It's the base of many Indian sweets, and it's dense in both fat and calories.
Nutrition per serving
Choose a serving size. Values are for khoa (reduced milk solids).
1 tablespoon (≈15 g)
47kcal
2.5 g protein · 2.5 g carbs · 3.1 g fat
| Calories | 47 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For khoa (reduced milk solids).
| Calories | 316 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5 g |
| Fat | 20.6 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Calcium | 602 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg |
Is khoa good for your goals?
Weight loss
Khoa fits a weight-loss diet in measured portions (1 tablespoon (≈15 g): about 47 kcal). Total daily calories matter more than any single food.
Muscle building
A useful protein source with about 5.2 g of protein per 100 kcal. Combine it with other protein foods across the day.
- Sweets made from khoa also contain added sugar and ghee, so they have more calories than khoa alone.
- A small piece of barfi or peda can be 100–150 kcal.
- Paneer gives similar protein with fewer calories if protein is the goal.
Khoa vs paneer
| Nutrient | Khoa | Paneer |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 316 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 18.9 g |
| Carbs | 16.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Fat | 20.6 g | 14.8 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.2 g | 7.3 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Khoa, 1 tablespoon (≈15 g): about 47 kcal, with 2.5 g protein, 2.5 g carbohydrate and 3.1 g fat.
Khoa, 50 g: about 158 kcal, with 8.2 g protein, 8.3 g carbohydrate and 10.3 g fat.
100 g of khoa (reduced milk solids) has about 16.3 g protein and 316 kcal — roughly 5.2 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Khoa fits a weight-loss diet in measured portions (1 tablespoon (≈15 g): about 47 kcal). Total daily calories matter more than any single food.
A useful protein source with about 5.2 g of protein per 100 kcal. Combine it with other protein foods across the day.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code L004 “Khoa”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.