Kulcha Calories and Nutrition
Also known as: Amritsari kulcha
1 kulcha (~100 g) of Kulcha contains 244 calories, 12.7g protein, 42.8g carbs and 2.7g fat — a vegetarian dish in the indian breads category.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 kulcha (~100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 244.3 kcal | 244.3 kcal |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Carbs | 42.8 g | 42.8 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g | 4 g |
| Sodium | 377 mg | 377 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
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How Kulcha fits in your diet
A 1 kulcha (~100 g) of kulcha contributes about 12% of a 2,000-kcal daily target and roughly 25% of an average adult's 50 g daily protein floor. Typically made with maida, yogurt, baking powder, ghee, salt.
Leavened maida flatbread, soft and slightly chewy. Often stuffed with potato or paneer. For a balanced Indian plate, pair it with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs or chicken), a sabzi and a small portion of curd or salad. Restaurant or street-style versions can run 20–40% higher in calories because of extra oil, ghee or cream — adjust portion size accordingly.
Cuisine region: punjabi.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kulcha?
Kulcha has roughly 310 kcal per 1 kulcha (~100 g) (about 310 kcal per 100 g). Macros: 8.5g protein, 53g carbs, 7g fat.
Is Kulcha good for weight loss?
Moderate. Kulcha at 310 kcal per serving fits a calorie-counted diet if portioned correctly. Pair with protein and fibre to slow digestion.
How much protein is in Kulcha?
Kulcha delivers about 8.5g protein per 1 kulcha (~100 g). Pair with dal, paneer, eggs or chicken to hit a complete protein target.
Can diabetics eat Kulcha?
Diabetics can eat kulcha in controlled portions. The 53g of carbs per serving is significant — eat with protein and fibre, and check post-meal glucose.
How does Kulcha fit into a balanced Indian meal?
Kulcha sits well alongside dal, a vegetable sabzi, curd and a small green salad. Keep the plate balanced — roughly half vegetables, a quarter protein source, a quarter starches — and you will hit your macros without overeating.
Sources
Nutrition values for kulcha are sourced from Open Food Facts. Per-100 g figures scaled to the selected serving above.
Primary reference: View on Open Food Facts
Updated: 17/5/2026