Gur, Chana & Kishmish: Iron Snack or Myth? One Key Tip (Video)

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Discover how a simple mix of gur, bhuna chana and kishmish stacks up for iron, calories, protein and fibre. We break down the numbers and show why tea can steal the benefit. Learn the one timing trick that lets you get the most out of this sweet Indian snack, plus a quick alternative version with less sugar and extra vitamin C.

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Only 2, 3 mg iron per plate? How much does that help?

Only 2, 3 mg iron per plate? How much does that help?

Gur, Chana & Kishmish

Stay tuned to find out how this sweet Indian combo stacks up for iron, and the simple timing trick that can double its benefit. We'll also break down the calories, protein, and why tea can sabotage it.

Verdict

The plate is a decent iron-leaning snack, giving about a tenth of a woman's daily need, but it isn’t a treatment for anemia. It’s useful as part of a balanced diet, yet you’ll still need other sources for a real fix.

Iron per plate

A standard serving supplies roughly two to three milligrams of iron, mostly from the roasted chickpeas, with a small, variable boost from the jaggery and raisins.

What you get

Energy-wise you’re looking at about two hundred ten calories, close to five teaspoons of sugar. Protein hits roughly six grams, similar to an egg, and fibre adds about five grams, a solid fifth of the daily goal.

Key insight

The chickpeas do the heavy lifting. The jaggery is mostly sugar with a tiny, unreliable iron bonus, so the snack’s iron punch really comes from the chana.

Tea and vitamin C

Tea’s tannins bind plant iron, and calcium in milk competes too, so a cup with the snack can slash absorption. Keep tea or coffee at least an hour away, and pair the snack with a sour fruit or lemon for a vitamin C boost.

Try this version

Swap to forty grams of roasted chickpeas, ten grams of raisins, a handful of roasted pumpkin seeds, and a fresh guava. That bumps iron to about three milligrams, cuts sugar, and adds natural vitamin C.

The one timing trick

The single most useful tip is timing: enjoy your iron-rich snack at least an hour before or after tea, and boost absorption by squeezing half a lemon or eating a vitamin-C-rich fruit alongside.

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