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How Many Calories in Papad?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 105 kcal | 7.3g |
| 100g | 371 kcal | 25.6g |
A papad contains 371 calories per 100g. A typical ['100g serving', 100] (100g) provides about 371 calories. Papad is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Papad Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 371 kcal |
| Protein | 25.6g | 25.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.9g | 59.9g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 3.2g | 3.2g |
| of which Saturates | 1.1g | 1.1g |
| Fibre | 18.6g | 18.6g |
| Sodium | 1745.0mg | 1745mg |
| Potassium | 1000.0mg | 1000mg |
| Calcium | 143.0mg | 143mg |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 7.8mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 13.0µg | 13µg |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 8µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 0.3mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (51% DV) — an excellent source
- High in carbohydrates (22% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fibre (66% DV) — an excellent source
- High in potassium (21% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of calcium (11% DV)
- High in iron (43% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of selenium (15% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source
- High in sodium (76% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 19% DV
- Protein: 51% DV
- Carbohydrates: 22% DV
- Fibre: 66% DV
- Fat: 4% DV
- Saturated fat: 6% DV
- Sodium: 76% DV
- Potassium: 21% DV
- Calcium: 11% DV
- Iron: 43% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 1% DV
- Selenium: 15% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 23% DV
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Good to know
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Does papad fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 25.6g of protein per 100g, papad clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Fibre intake
Papad provides 18.6g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in papad per 100g?
Papad contains 371 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is papad high in calories?
A ('100g serving', 100) of papad (100g) has around 371 calories — roughly 19% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is papad good for weight loss?
Papad is fairly calorie-dense at 371 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A ('100g serving', 100) provides about 371 calories.
How much protein is in papad?
Papad contains 25.6g of protein per 100g.
Is papad a good source of fibre?
Yes — papad provides 18.6g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does papad compare to lupins, mature seeds, raw?
Papad has 371 calories per 100g, close to lupins, mature seeds, raw at 371 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of papad for 20g of protein?
With 25.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 78g of papad to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to papad by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papad (this page) | 371 kcal | 25.6g | 59.9g | 3.2g |
| Lupins, Mature Seeds, Raw | 371 kcal | 36.2g | 40.4g | 9.7g |
| Potatoes, Mashed, Dehydrated, Granules without Milk | 372 kcal | 8.2g | 85.5g | 0.5g |
| Soy Flour, Low-fat | 372 kcal | 49.8g | 30.6g | 8.9g |
| Spices, Cumin Seed | 375 kcal | 17.8g | 44.2g | 22.3g |
| Chickpeas | 378 kcal | 20.5g | 63.0g | 6.0g |
| Potatoes, Scalloped, Dry Mix, Unprepared | 358 kcal | 7.8g | 73.9g | 4.6g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.