Gulab jamen/jambu, homemade
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Gulab jamen, also known as gulab jambu, is a sweet made from fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 50g carbohydrate, including 36g sugars, along with 6.6g fat and 207mg calcium.
Carbohydrate provides energy, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. The sugar content is worth noting for people monitoring their sugar or overall energy intake. Ingredients and preparation can affect the nutrient content of homemade versions. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are given in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 273 kcal |
Energy | 1153 kJ |
Fat | 6.6g |
of which saturates | 0.62g |
Carbohydrate | 50g |
of which sugars | 36g |
0.5g | |
6.5g | |
Salt | 0.29g |
Water | 38g |
Cholesterol | 2.2mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
69µg | |
0.2µg | |
1.4mg | |
6.8µg | |
1mg | |
0.07mg | |
0.21mg | |
0.3mg | |
0.09mg | |
0.4µg | |
8µg | |
207mg | |
0.37mg | |
23mg | |
192mg | |
246mg | |
Sodium | 115mg |
0.7mg | |
0.06mg |
Other types of gulab jamen/jambu
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
306 kcal | 7.2g | 13g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.