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Fuchka Calories
Bangladeshi street food, crispy shells, spicy chickpea filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
6 piece (medium) of Fuchka (90 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Fuchka Nutrition Facts
Selected: 6 piece (medium) · 90 g
162
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 11% · Fat 19%
Fuchka nutrition facts table · 6 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 162 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 6 Pieces of Fuchka?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 6 piece (medium) | 90 g | 162 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 4 piece (small) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fuchka
What is Fuchka?
Fuchka is a popular Bangladeshi street food made from crisp, hollow fried shells filled with a spicy mixture, often including mashed potato and chickpeas. It is commonly served with a tangy, seasoned liquid or sauce.
How do you eat Fuchka?
Fuchka is usually eaten by hand in one bite after the shell is filled with spiced potato, chickpeas, and tangy liquid. Eat it soon after assembly, because the filling and sauce quickly soften the crisp shell.
What is inside Fuchka?
Fuchka is typically filled with mashed potato, chickpeas, onion, and spices, though recipes vary. A sour tamarind-based sauce or seasoned water adds its characteristic tang, and vendors may offer different toppings or levels of heat.
What is the difference between Fuchka and pani puri?
Fuchka and pani puri are closely related crisp-shell snacks, but their names and recipes vary by region. Fuchka is especially associated with Bangladesh and often has a spiced potato-and-chickpea filling with a tangy, punchy flavor.
How is the Fuchka shell made?
The Fuchka shell is made by frying small rounds of thin dough until they puff into hollow, crisp cups. Fuchka is a processed street food: the fried shells are filled and served with seasoned ingredients, often assembled to order.
Is Fuchka spicy?
Fuchka is often spicy and tangy, but its heat depends on the chilies and sauce used. Vendors may be able to reduce the chili or serve the spicy sauce separately, so ask when ordering if you prefer milder food.
Can you make Fuchka at home?
Yes, you can make Fuchka at home by frying small dough rounds until crisp, then filling them with spiced potato and chickpeas. Prepare the tangy sauce separately and add it just before serving to keep the shells crunchy.
What sauce is served with Fuchka?
Fuchka is commonly served with a tangy tamarind sauce or spiced, sour water. Ingredients differ among cooks and vendors, so the flavor can range from sweet-sour to sharply tangy and hot.
How should leftover Fuchka be stored?
Filled Fuchka does not keep its texture well because the sauce makes the shells soggy. Store any unused shells in a dry, airtight container and refrigerate the filling and sauce separately, assembling them only when ready to eat.
Where does Fuchka come from?
Fuchka is strongly associated with Bangladesh, where it is a familiar street snack. Similar filled, crisp-shell snacks are eaten in neighboring parts of South Asia under other names, with local variations in fillings and sauces.
Fuchka Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Folate
34.2µg · 9% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Sodium
288mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.27mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
59mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
Fuchka Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Fuchka
To burn the 162 calories in 6 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Fuchka?
Fuchka is a popular Bangladeshi street snack: crisp, hollow fried shells filled with a spicy mixture of chickpeas and often potato. A sharp, tangy tamarind-and-spice water is served with it or spooned into the shells just before eating.
The shells crackle against a soft, savoury filling, with heat and sourness in every bite. In Bangladesh, fuchka is commonly eaten freshly assembled from a street stall, often shared with friends. It is mainly carbohydrate, while the chickpeas contribute some protein and fibre. For a less heavy serving, use fewer fried shells and add more of the chickpea filling.
How Nutritious Is Fuchka?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Fuchka Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Fuchka Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Fuchka Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Fuchka Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.99g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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