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Dahi papdi chaat
One serving of Dahi papdi chaat — 1 plate — comes to 326 kcal, 8 g protein, 42 g carbs and 14 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 163 kcal and 4 g protein, which makes it not a meaningful protein source on its own for a snack item. That single serving is about 21.7% of a 1,500 kcal day and 16.3% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it's more of a filler than a target-hitter on protein without much extra planning.
Walking off Dahi papdi chaat takes roughly 8,150 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹50 a serving it costs about ₹125 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits a vegetarian or eggetarian or non-vegetarian diet. It's typically eaten at the evening snack slot.
If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the snack category are Aloo bhujia / namkeen, Bhel puri, Boiled kala chana chaat, Potato chips (packet) — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.
Per portion vs per 100 g
| Amount | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (1 plate) | 326 | 8 | 42 | 14 |
| 2 servings | 652 | 16 | 84 | 28 |
| Per 100 g | 163 | 4 | 21 | 7 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 21.7% | ₹125 |
| 2,000 kcal | 16.3% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Dahi papdi chaat?
- One serving (1 plate) has 326 kcal, 8 g protein, 42 g carbs and 14 g fat. Per 100 g that's 163 kcal and 4 g protein.
- Is Dahi papdi chaat good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Dahi papdi chaat is about 21.7% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
- How much walking burns off Dahi papdi chaat?
- Roughly 8,150 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.