70% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.
Jalebi is fermented refined-flour batter piped into hot oil and then dunked in sugar syrup while still hot, so its hollow spirals fill up with syrup. Gram for gram it's one of the most sugar-dense mithai in this category — a single 55g piece can carry 4-5 teaspoons.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: Recipe/nutrition-app estimates (~15-20g sugar per ~55g piece) — highly dependent on how long the fried spirals sit in syrup and how thick the syrup is. Total carbs: recipe estimate for refined-flour batter plus absorbed syrup. GI: high — fried refined-flour batter soaked in sugar syrup, with essentially no fiber. (last verified 2026-10-21)