Food · nut & seed
Til (sesame) ladoo
One serving of Til (sesame) ladoo — 1 ladoo (30 g) — comes to 118 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 13.1 g carbs and 5.9 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 393 kcal and 10.7 g protein, which makes it a moderate protein source for a nut & seed item. That single serving is about 7.9% of a 1,500 kcal day and 5.9% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it's more of a filler than a target-hitter on protein without much extra planning.
Walking off Til (sesame) ladoo takes roughly 2,950 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹8 a serving it costs about ₹50 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits nearly every Indian diet type, including vegetarian, Jain, vegan. It's typically eaten at the evening snack slot.
If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the nut & seed category are Almonds, Cashew nuts, Chia seeds, Coconut chutney — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.
Per portion vs per 100 g
| Amount | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (1 ladoo (30 g)) | 118 | 3.2 | 13.1 | 5.9 |
| 2 servings | 236 | 6.4 | 26.2 | 11.8 |
| Per 100 g | 393 | 10.7 | 43.7 | 19.7 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 7.9% | ₹50 |
| 2,000 kcal | 5.9% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Til (sesame) ladoo?
- One serving (1 ladoo (30 g)) has 118 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 13.1 g carbs and 5.9 g fat. Per 100 g that's 393 kcal and 10.7 g protein.
- Is Til (sesame) ladoo good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Til (sesame) ladoo is about 7.9% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
- How much walking burns off Til (sesame) ladoo?
- Roughly 2,950 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.