Methi Thepla Calories & Nutrition

Methi Thepla has 139 calories per 1 thepla (346 kcal per 100 g)

North Indian
139 kcal

Methi Thepla Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Methi Thepla broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 thepla standard 40 g 139 kcal 3.6 g 16.5 g 6.4 g
100 g 100 g 346 kcal 9 g 41.3 g 16 g
1 katori 150 g 519 kcal 13.5 g 61.9 g 24 g
1 bowl 200 g 693 kcal 18 g 82.5 g 32 g
2 katori 300 g 1039 kcal 27 g 123.8 g 48 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Methi Thepla (per 1 thepla)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 139 kcal 346 kcal 7%
Protein 3.6 g 9 g 7%
Carbohydrates 16.5 g 41.3 g 6%
Fat 6.4 g 16 g 10%
Fiber 3 g 7.5 g 12%
Sugar 1.2 g 3 g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3.6 g · 10%
Carbs 16.5 g · 48%
Fat 6.4 g · 42%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 139 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 30 min
Cycling 20 min
Running 15 min
Yoga 40 min

Is Methi Thepla good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Methi Thepla carries roughly 346 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 9 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 7.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Methi Thepla good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Methi Thepla provides about 9 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.6 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Frequently asked questions about Methi Thepla

1 thepla (40 g) contains approximately 139 calories, along with 3.6 g protein, 16.5 g carbohydrates and 6.4 g fat.

100 g of Methi Thepla contains about 346 calories, 9 g protein, 41.3 g carbs and 16 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 1039 calories and 27 g of protein in total.

Best kept occasional. Methi Thepla carries roughly 346 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 9 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 7.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Methi Thepla contains about 9 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Methi Thepla provides roughly 41.3 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 139 calories in 1 thepla methi thepla takes brisk walking for about 30 minutes, or cycling for about 20 minutes, or running for about 15 minutes, or yoga for about 40 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 28 August 2026

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