Nutrition Facts

Calories in Methi thepla

One serving of methi thepla (1 thepla, about 36 g) has about 126 calories and 3.3 g of protein. 100 g has about 346 calories and 9 g of protein.

126calories3.3gprotein15gcarbs5.8gfat

Per serving: 1 thepla, 36 g

The numbers, laid out

Full Breakdown

AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
1 thepla (36 g)126 kcal3.3 g15 g5.8 g2.8 g
2 theplas (73 g)252 kcal6.6 g30 g11.6 g5.6 g
3 theplas (109 g)378 kcal9.9 g45 g17.4 g8.4 g
4 theplas (146 g)504 kcal13.2 g60 g23.2 g11.2 g
5 theplas (182 g)630 kcal16.5 g75 g29 g14 g
100 g346 kcal9 g41.3 g15.9 g7.6 g

Protein, Carbs and Fat in Methi thepla

One serving of methi thepla (1 thepla, about 36 g) has about 3.3 g of protein. 100 g has about 9 g.

  • Carbs 48%
  • Fat 42%
  • Protein 10%

About 48% of the calories in methi thepla come from carbohydrate, 42% from fat and 10% from protein. One serving is about 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.

How Methi thepla Compares

DishPer servingPer 100 gProtein per 100 g
Methi thepla126 kcal per 1 thepla346 kcal9 g
Matar ka paratha207 kcal per 1 parantha191 kcal5.6 g
Mooli ka paratha184 kcal per 1 parantha184 kcal3.3 g
Besan aur palak ka paratha178 kcal per 1 parantha217 kcal5.5 g
Dal paratha206 kcal per 1 parantha268 kcal6.8 g
Paneer paratha224 kcal per 1 parantha263 kcal8 g

Common Questions

How many calories are in methi thepla?

One serving of methi thepla (1 thepla, about 36 g) has about 126 calories and 3.3 g of protein. 100 g has about 346 calories and 9 g of protein.

How much protein is in methi thepla?

One serving of methi thepla (1 thepla, about 36 g) has about 3.3 g of protein. 100 g has about 9 g.

How many carbs and how much fat are in methi thepla?

One serving of methi thepla (1 thepla, about 36 g) has about 15 g of carbohydrate, 5.8 g of fat and 2.8 g of fibre.

How many calories are in 2 theplas of methi thepla?

Two servings of methi thepla (2 theplas, about 73 g) have about 252 calories and 6.6 g of protein.

Where do the calories in methi thepla come from?

About 48% of the calories in methi thepla come from carbohydrate, 42% from fat and 10% from protein. One serving is about 6% of a 2,000 kcal day.

Which has more calories, methi thepla or matar ka paratha?

Per 100 g, methi thepla has about 346 calories and matar ka paratha has about 191, so methi thepla has more.

Good to Know

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Methi thepla” (OSR104), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.

Healthy Indian Recipes

Join the IDYORA community

New recipes, wellness tips and small habits. Join the waitlist.

Join the Waitlist