How many calories does one 1 tablespoon of Red Garlic Chutney have?

One  tablespoon of Red Garlic Chutney gives 37 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 5 calories, proteins account for 2 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 30 calories.  One  tablespoon of Red Garlic Chutney provides about 2 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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Is Red Garlic Chutney healthy?

Yes, this chutney is healthy. Made from garlic, coocnut, red chillies, imli and a little oil. 

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Garlic : Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure. Garlic is also alleged to help regulate blood glucose levels for diabetics. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. Read here for complete benefits of garlic. 

Coconut : The fresh coconut has saturated fats but most of it is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which promote weight loss. The high fibre content 13.6 gm (45.3% of RDA) along with high lauric acid content of coconut improves cholesterol levels in the body. Improving the action of insulin secretion and lowering the raised blood sugar levels is yet another benefit of coconut for Diabetics. See here for 10 amazing benefits of coconut.  

Imli (Tamarind) : Tamarind is good for heart due to the fibre present which has a cholesterol lowering effect. It is also good for diabetics. But too much tamarind is bad for health. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Red Garlic Chutney?

Red Garlic Chutney is good for

How to burn 37 calories that come from one tablespoon of Red Garlic Chutney?

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual