Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn)⏱ 20 min total

Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn)

Per 1 serving · 197 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
306
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    9.7g
    11% of calories
  • Carbs
    31g
    37% of calories
  • Fat
    20g
    52% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn) (197 g) has 306 calories, with 9.7 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (22% DV), Vitamin C (69% DV) and thiamine (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 20% and 35% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
155cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.2g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.1g
9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber22%
  • Vitamin C69%
  • Thiamine23%
  • Niacin32%
  • Vitamin B629%
  • Pantothenic acid22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K13%
  • Riboflavin (B2)12%
  • Folate (B9)19%
  • Potassium12%
  • Zinc13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium20%
  • Saturated fat35%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Grind the chiles, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle or mini food processor.

  2. 2

    Heat the ghee in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and stir until they pop, about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to become tender.

  4. 4

    Mix in the peanuts, half of the cilantro, and half of the chile paste. Cook for another minute, then taste and adjust with more chile paste and salt if needed. Remove from heat and add a squeeze of lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Serve garnished with the remaining cilantro and sesame seeds, with lemon wedges on the side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (197 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A35 μg
4%
Vitamin C62 mg
69%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K16 μg
13%
Thiamine0.3 mg
23%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin5 mg
32%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
29%
Folate (B9)76 μg
19%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline42 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium82 mg
8%
Iron2 mg
27%
Potassium578 mg
12%
Magnesium99 mg
24%
Phosphorus210 mg
30%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.4 mg
46%
Manganese1 mg
32%
Selenium4 μg
8%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene27 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene329 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose4 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch7 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 306 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 58min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 37min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 43min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn)?

One serving of Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn) (1 serving) has 306 calories, which works out to 155 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn)?

459 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Vaghareli Makai (Spiced Indian Corn)?

9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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