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Spiced fenugreek whole-wheat flatbread with fiber and iron
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Methi Thepla (45 g) has 127 calories. That works out to 282 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.7 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 1.1 mg of Manganese covers 49% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
127
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
19.7g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 12% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 169 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 80 g | 226 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 254 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 90 g | 254 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 282 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 381 kcal |
Calculated from 282 calories per 100 g.
Methi Thepla is a Gujarati flatbread made by mixing fenugreek leaves and spices into a whole-wheat dough, then cooking it on a griddle. It is commonly eaten for breakfast or packed as a portable snack.
Methi Thepla is made by kneading whole-wheat flour with chopped fenugreek leaves, spices, and enough liquid to form a pliable dough. Roll portions thin and cook them on a lightly oiled skillet, turning until both sides are done.
Methi Thepla has fenugreek leaves and spices mixed directly into its dough, while paratha is often plain, layered, or stuffed. Thepla is associated with Gujarati cooking and is commonly made thin enough to pack for travel.
Methi Thepla is often served with yogurt, Indian pickle, or chutney. It also pairs well with a vegetable curry or dal as part of a meal, while a simple yogurt dip makes it an easy snack.
Methi Thepla can taste bitter because fenugreek leaves naturally have a bitter edge, especially when used generously. Remove tough stems and balance the leaves with the dough’s spices; overcooking the flatbread can also make bitter flavors more noticeable.
Yes, Methi Thepla can be made with dried fenugreek leaves, often called kasuri methi. Their flavor is concentrated, so use less than you would fresh leaves and crumble them before mixing them evenly into the dough.
Yes, you can prepare Methi Thepla dough ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator for a short time. Fenugreek leaves release moisture as the dough rests, so check its consistency before rolling and add a little flour if it feels sticky.
Store leftover Methi Thepla in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Reheat it in a skillet until warm on both sides; this usually keeps the bread softer than reheating it for too long.
Yes, cooked Methi Thepla freezes well. Cool each flatbread completely, separate pieces with parchment, and seal them in a freezer-safe container. Reheat in a skillet after thawing so the bread warms through without becoming tough.
Yes, Methi Thepla is commonly eaten for breakfast in Gujarat, and it is also valued as a travel-friendly food. It is often paired with yogurt or pickle; for a lighter homemade version, use less oil while cooking.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
35.1µg · 29% DV
B3
2.07mg · 13% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.12mg · 49% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
121mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Sodium
161mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Methi Thepla is a Gujarati flatbread made with whole-wheat flour, fenugreek leaves and spices. The dough is rolled thin and cooked on a griddle; family recipes vary in their seasoning and in whether they use fresh or dried leaves. It is a familiar travel-friendly staple in Gujarat and is often made at home in batches.
The bread is soft with a lightly crisp surface, and fenugreek gives it a savoury, gently bitter, herbal flavour. In Gujarat it is commonly eaten for breakfast or as a snack, often with yoghurt, pickle or tea; elsewhere, it works well as a packed lunch or alongside a simple meal. Whole wheat and fenugreek give it a notable amount of fibre—7.1 g per 100 g. For a lighter result, cook it with a modest amount of oil.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.