Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad
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Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad 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 per 100 g.
Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad is a ready-to-fry lentil papad seasoned with pepper, sold as a crisp side for meals. It scores DA4: low on nutrition because no fibre or minerals are declared, strong on ingredients because the list is short and plain, and high on risk because of the salt. Fine now and then, roasted rather than fried.
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 Punjabi Masala Papad:
| 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 Punjabi Masala Papad scores DA4
Nutrition is a D because no fibre or minerals are declared and the protein credit is modest. Ingredients are an A on a short, additive-free list. Risk is a 4 on 1,360 mg sodium 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 19.82 g per 100 g, and the largest share comes from urad dal, a legume. That earns some credit, but a dry papad is eaten in small pieces and the protein factor stays modest.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. Carbohydrate is 58.49 g per 100 g and sugar is 0 g.
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 short and plain: urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida. No additive of concern is listed and no hydrogenated fat is present, so nothing costs ingredient points.
A small label point is lost because no percentages are declared and the edible oil is not named by type.
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 what any other measure adds. It accounts for almost all of the risk number, which lands on a 4.
Sugar is 0 g, saturated fat is 0.45 g and trans fat is 0 g per 100 g. Energy of 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 Punjabi Masala Papad live up to its claims?
Hygienic & Natural and No artificial Ingredients both hold, as no additive is listed. Ready to Fry is true, but frying adds fat. The retailer page and the pack list different ingredients.
- On the packHolds
“Hygienic & Natural”
The list is six simple ingredients with no additive, colour or flavour listed.
- Retail listingHolds
“No artificial Ingredients”
Nothing artificial is listed. The ingredients are urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida.
- On the packBe careful
“Ready to Fry”
The dry papad has 0.66 g fat per 100 g, but frying in oil adds fat and calories that the panel does not show.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Ingredient list”
The retailer page shows urad dal, rice, hing, pepper and edible oil, the pack shows urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida.
What's in Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad?
Urad dal leads a six-item list of pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida. Salt is the one thing to watch, and no ingredient amounts are declared.
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 mainly a black gram dough. Pepper gives the masala heat, iodised salt seasons it, and edible oil binds the dough. Papad khar is the alkaline salt traditionally used in papad, and asafoetida adds the savoury, onion-like note. No amounts are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
1,360 mg per 100 g, about 3.4 g of salt. It drives almost all of the risk grade.
- FryingWorth watching
The dry papad has 0.66 g fat per 100 g. Deep frying adds oil and calories, so roasting keeps it lighter.
- Edible oil (type not stated)Worth watching
The oil is not named, and no amounts are declared for any ingredient.
- ProteinFine
19.82 g per 100 g, mainly from urad dal.
- No additivesFine
No preservative, colour, flavour or hydrogenated fat is listed. Sugar and trans fat are 0 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentages are given for any ingredient.
What to know about Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad
A lentil papad short on ingredients, heavy on salt
Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad is a dry, ready-to-fry papad built from urad dal (black gram), pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida. It is a six-item list with no flavour, colour or preservative. People buy it as a crisp side for dal-rice or as a masala papad starter, and the pack is a buy-one-get-one of 200 g plus 200 g.
Per 100 g of dry papad you get 360 kcal, 19.82 g protein, 58.49 g carbohydrate, 0.66 g fat and no sugar. The cost is salt: 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g, which is about 3.4 g of salt. No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared.
The pack says Hygienic & Natural, and the list backs that up: nothing artificial is listed, though the amounts of each ingredient are not given. The weak points are the salt and the lack of any fibre or minerals. CleanPlate scores it DA4.
Who should eat Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad?
An occasional side for most adults and children, and rarely for anyone watching blood pressure, since 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g is high.
- Most adultsOccasionally
1,360 mg sodium per 100 g is high, though a piece or two is a small share.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No additives, but 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g is a lot of salt for a small body.
- High blood pressureRarely
1,360 mg sodium per 100 g, about 3.4 g of salt.
- Weight managementOccasionally
Only 0.66 g fat per 100 g dry, but frying adds fat and the salt stays high.
Recipes with Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad
Roast the papad instead of frying it, and top it with onion and tomato but no extra salt, to keep the fat and sodium down.
Roasted papad with dal and rice
Roast it over a flame instead of frying, so the 0.66 g fat per 100 g stays low, and serve it with plain dal and rice.
Masala papad topping
Top a roasted papad with chopped onion, tomato and coriander, and leave out extra salt, since the papad already has 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g.
Crushed papad over khichdi
Crumble a roasted piece over khichdi for crunch, and cut the salt in the khichdi to balance the papad.
Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad: common questions
Is Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad healthy?
Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad 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 Punjabi Masala Papad?
Per 100 g, Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad has 360 kcal, 19.8 g protein, 58.5 g carbohydrate, 0.66 g fat and 0.45 g saturated fat.
What are the ingredients in Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad?
6 ingredients, in label order: urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar, asafoetida.
Does Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Ready to Fry" needs care: The dry papad has 0.66 g fat per 100 g, but frying in oil adds fat and calories that the panel does not show. "Ingredient list" needs care: The retailer page shows urad dal, rice, hing, pepper and edible oil, the pack shows urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida.
Who should limit Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad?
Most adults: occasionally. 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g is high, though a piece or two is a small share. Children: occasionally. No additives, but 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g is a lot of salt for a small body. High blood pressure: rarely. 1,360 mg sodium per 100 g, about 3.4 g of salt.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad have?
Per 100 g, Iyer's Punjabi Masala Papad 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 Punjabi Masala Papad?
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 19.82 g per 100 g, and the largest share comes from urad dal, a legume. That earns some credit, but a dry papad is eaten in small pieces and the protein factor stays modest. Ingredients: The list is short and plain: urad dal, pepper, iodised salt, edible oil, papad khar and asafoetida. No additive of concern is listed and no hydrogenated fat is present, so nothing costs ingredient points. Load risk: Sodium is the whole story: 1,360 mg per 100 g, far above what any other measure adds. 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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