Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips
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A realistic serve of Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips (100 g, the serve printed on the pack) has 360 kcal, 19.8 g protein, 58.5 g carbohydrate, 0.7 g fat, 0 g sugar and 1360 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 360 kcal, 19.8 g protein, 58.5 g carbohydrate, 0.66 g fat, 0.45 g saturated fat, 0 g sugar and 1360 mg sodium.
Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips are thin lentil wafers made from urad dal, pepper and a few seasonings, sold as a crisp side or snack. It scores DA4: low on nutrition because little beyond protein is declared, strong on ingredients for a short list with no additives, and high on risk because of the salt. Fine in small amounts now and then.
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- urad dal
- pepper
- iodised salt
- edible oil
- papad khar
- asafoetida
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips:
| Energy | 360 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.5 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0.66 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1360 mg |
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Why Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips scores DA4
Nutrition is a D because beyond 19.8 g protein per 100 g nothing else is declared. Ingredients are an A for a short list with no additives, and risk is a 4 because sodium is 1,360 mg per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 19.8 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 360 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 19.8 g per 100 g, mostly from urad dal, a legume. That is the main thing in the grade. Fat is low at 0.66 g and sugar is 0 g.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so little else adds to the nutrition grade.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- urad dal
- Main fat
- edible oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is six items: urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida. There are no additives, no sweetener, no dye and no hydrogenated fat, and the declared trans fat of 0 g is accepted.
Nothing on the pack is a hollow promise, so no ingredient points are lost to label integrity. The only small gap is that ingredient percentages are not declared.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Total sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 1360 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.45 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the whole story: 1,360 mg per 100 g, far above the level where it counts as high. It accounts for almost all of the risk number, which lands on a 4.
Saturated fat is 0.45 g and sugar 0 g per 100 g, so they add almost nothing. Energy at 360 kcal per 100 g adds a little.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (1360mg per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (19.8g)
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips live up to its claims?
The no-artificial-ingredients claim holds, the masala name rests on pepper and asafoetida alone, and the 240 g buy-one-get-one pack differs from the 120 g the retailer page shows.
- Product namePartly true
“Masala Papad Long Chips”
The masala taste rests on pepper and asafoetida, the only seasonings listed. It is a lentil papad, not a fried chip.
- Retail listingHolds
“No artificial Ingredients”
The six listed ingredients are urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida. No additive or artificial ingredient is named.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Hand Made”
Nothing on the ingredient list or panel confirms or contradicts this. It describes the method, not the nutrition.
- On the packBe careful
“Buy 1 Get 1 FREE”
The retailer page shows 120 g, the pack shows 120 g + 120 g, which is 240 g in total. The nutrition panel is per 100 g either way.
What's in Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips?
Urad dal leads a six-item list with no additives. The salt is the one thing to watch, at 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g.
6 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Urad dal comes first, so the papad is built on black gram lentils, which is where the protein comes from. Pepper and asafoetida (hing) give the masala flavour, and iodised salt seasons it. Edible oil and papad khar finish the list. No percentages are declared for any of them.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
1,360 mg per 100 g, about 3.4 g of salt. This is what sets the risk grade. A 20 g handful would carry about 272 mg.
- Edible oil (type not stated)Worth watching
The oil is not named. Total fat is low at 0.66 g per 100 g and trans fat is declared as 0 g.
- Declared percentagesWorth watching
No ingredient percentages are given, so the share of pepper and asafoetida is unknown.
- ProteinFine
19.8 g per 100 g, mainly from urad dal.
- Clean listFine
Six ingredients and no additives, sugar, dye or hydrogenated fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No ingredient percentages are given.
What to know about Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips
A short lentil-and-pepper list with a lot of salt
Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips are a papad built on urad dal (black gram), seasoned with pepper, iodised salt and asafoetida, with edible oil and papad khar. It is sold in a buy-one-get-one pack by a brand that has been making papad since 1977, for people who want a crisp side for meals or a light crunchy snack. Ingredient percentages are not declared.
Per 100 g you get 360 kcal, 19.8 g protein, 58.5 g carbohydrate, 0.66 g fat and no sugar. The cost is salt: 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g, about 3.4 g of salt. The pack prints its serve as 100 g, which is a large amount of papad, so the per-100 g figures overstate what a few pieces would give.
The name says masala and chips, and the list is plainer than both words suggest: pepper and asafoetida are the only seasonings, and it is a lentil papad rather than a fried potato chip. Nothing artificial is listed. CleanPlate scores it DA4.
Who should eat Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips?
An occasional side for most adults and children, and rarely for anyone watching blood pressure, since 100 g has 1,360 mg sodium.
- Most adultsOccasionally
1,360 mg sodium per 100 g is high, though a small portion is far less.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, but the salt is high at 1,360 mg per 100 g.
- High blood pressureRarely
100 g would bring about two-thirds of a day's sodium limit.
- Weight managementOccasionally
360 kcal per 100 g with under 1 g fat, but salt is the main concern.
Recipes with Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips
Roast or toast it for a crisp side, or top it with chopped onion and tomato, keeping portions small because the papad itself carries the salt.
Roasted masala papad
Toast or roast it over a flame so no extra oil is added to a papad that has 0.66 g fat per 100 g.
Papad with onion and tomato
Top with chopped onion, tomato and coriander for freshness, and skip extra salt since the papad has 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g.
Crushed papad over khichdi
Break a piece over rice and dal for crunch, using a small amount so the salt stays modest.
Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips: common questions
Is Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips healthy?
Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips is high in salt, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips?
Per 100 g, Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips has 360 kcal, 19.8 g protein, 58.5 g carbohydrate, 0.66 g fat and 0.45 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, the serve printed on the pack) has 360 kcal and 19.8 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips?
6 ingredients, in label order: urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar, asafoetida.
Does Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 2 need care. "Masala Papad Long Chips" is partly true: The masala taste rests on pepper and asafoetida, the only seasonings listed. It is a lentil papad, not a fried chip. "Hand Made" needs care: Nothing on the ingredient list or panel confirms or contradicts this. It describes the method, not the nutrition.
Who should limit Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips?
Most adults: occasionally. 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g is high, though a small portion is far less. Children: occasionally. No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, but the salt is high at 1,360 mg per 100 g. High blood pressure: rarely. 100 g would bring about two-thirds of a day's sodium limit.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips have?
Per 100 g, Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips has 0 g sugar, 1360 mg sodium (about 3.4 g salt) and 0.45 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in salt.
What does the DA4 score mean for Iyer's Masala Papad Long Chips?
The first letter (D) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (4) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 19.8 g per 100 g, mostly from urad dal, a legume. That is the main thing in the grade. Fat is low at 0.66 g and sugar is 0 g. Ingredients: The list is six items: urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida. There are no additives, no sweetener, no dye and no hydrogenated fat, and the declared trans fat of 0 g is accepted. Load risk: Sodium is the whole story: 1,360 mg per 100 g, far above the level where it counts as high. It accounts for almost all of the risk number, which lands on a 4.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | DA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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