Calories in Thattai
Thattai, 1 handful (4 thattai, 40 g) has about 191 kcal - also called nippattu, chekkalu, thattai murukku.
Per 1 handful, 4 thattai (40 g), with 1.3 g fibre.
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40 minutes of brisk walking burns it off - or a guided home workout that counts every rep with you.
Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 handful, 4 thattai (40 g) | 191 | 2.5 g | 21.6 g | 10.5 g |
| 1 thattai (10 g) | 48 | 0.6 g | 5.4 g | 2.6 g |
| 100 g | 478 | 6.2 g | 54.1 g | 26.3 g |
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Rice flour: 50 g
- Urad dal (raw): 5 g
- Chana dal (raw): 5 g
- Butter: 4 g
- Cooking oil: 18 g
It finishes at about 85 g once cooked. A batch of about eight thin, crisp rice-flour discs, deep fried. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether thattai fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log thattai in CaloDaily in one tap - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
Thattai, 1 handful (4 thattai) takes about 40 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 handful of thattai?
About 191 kcal for 40 g, with 2.5 g protein, 21.6 g carbs and 10.5 g fat.
Ek mutthi thattai mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek mutthi thattai (40 g) mein lagbhag 191 calorie hoti hai, aur 2.5 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 handful of thattai?
About 40 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
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