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Papdi

Papdi is a thin, crisp fried wafer commonly used in Indian street foods and chaats as a crunchy garnish or snack. It’s typically made from wheat or gram flour and spices, and is known for its snappy texture and savory flavor. As a fried snack, Papdi is energy-dense at 540kcal per 100 g and provides more fat than fiber or protein, so portions are usually small when served. It does contribute some protein from the flour used, but is not a notable source of fiber or micronutrients compared with whole grains or legumes. From a health perspective, Papdi is best enjoyed occasionally as a crunchy treat rather than a staple: it delivers a lot of calories and fat for a small serving and contains relatively few protective plant compounds. Choosing baked or legume-based crisps can give similar crunch with fewer calories and more fiber.

Vegan · Lactose free · Processed · ~1.80€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

Use selectively

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Papdi (Indian fried crisp).

Calories

540 kcal

27% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

8.5 g

17% RDI

Fat

30 g

6g sat fat

Carbs

60 g

22% RDI

Sugar

2 g

4% RDI

Fiber

2.5 g

8% RDI

Salt

1.5 g

30% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.9 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Papdi healthy?

Papdi is rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Papdi?

Papdi is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Papdi lactose free?

Yes, Papdi is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Papdi?

100g of Papdi contains 540 kcal, 8.5g protein, 60g carbohydrates, 30g fat, and 2.5g fiber.

Q.04Is Papdi vegan?

Yes, Papdi is vegan.

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