Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Besan ladoo is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Besan roasted low and slow in ghee until nutty, bound with powdered sugar into rounds. Well-roasted flour digests far better than hastily made ladoos.
Classical Provenance: North Indian tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- cardamom and chopped nuts within
- with warm milk as a winter breakfast (traditional)
- after exercise — the wrestler's sweet
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: kapha excess / weight management
- Contraindication: diabetes
- Contraindication: sluggish digestion
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Besan ladoo
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 piece (50g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 piece) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 494 kcal | 247 kcal |
| Protein | 13.0 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 53.6 g | 26.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | 13.8 g |
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 13.0 g |
| Calcium | 60.0 mg | 30.0 mg |
| Iron | 5.28 mg | 2.64 mg |
| Magnesium | 119.5 mg | 59.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 198.8 mg | 99.4 mg |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 361 mg |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 19 mg |
| Zinc | 1.76 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Copper | 0.54 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.87 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Selenium | 4.4 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 162.6 µg | 81.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.50 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.3 µg | 3.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.25 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.14 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 227.6 µg | 113.8 µg |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 3.8 mg |
