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Papad
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 23% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 20% | |
| Niacin | 1.5 MG | 9% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 17% | |
| Folate, total | 219 UG | 55% | |
| Choline, total | 0.4 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 13 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.4 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 143 MG | 11% | |
| Iron, Fe | 7.8 MG | 43% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 271 MG | 65% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 385 MG | 31% | |
| Potassium, K | 1,000 MG | 21% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,745 MG | 76% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.4 MG | 31% | |
| Copper, Cu | 1.0 MG | 111% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.6 MG | 68% | |
| Selenium, Se | 8.3 UG | 15% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 25.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- High in dietary fiber (18.6g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (43% DV).
- Rich source of Magnesium, Mg (65% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (31% DV).
- Good source of Potassium, K (21% DV).
About Papad
Papad, the thin crispy lentil or chickpea wafer from South Asian cooking, is made primarily from legume flours, which gives it an unusually strong nutrition profile for a cracker-style food. Protein is genuinely high, fiber is exceptional, and carbs are substantial but mostly complex. Fat is low before frying. Roasted papad stays lean; fried papad adds oil. Either way, it brings more nutritional substance than most snack crackers of comparable size.
Dietary Information
Papad is considered high-protein, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Papad include Copper, Cu (111% DV) , Sodium, Na (76% DV) , Manganese, Mn (68% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (65% DV) , and Folate, total (55% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 371 calories per 100 grams, Papad gets 28% of its calories from protein, 65% from carbohydrates, and 8% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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