Puri, homemade

Puri is a deep-fried chapati, a type of bread made from flour. The figures for this homemade puri entry are based on both homemade and café samples. It mainly provides carbohydrate and fat, with some protein. Per 100g, it contains 37g carbohydrate, 22g fat and 7.2g protein, and provides 1531 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate and fat provide energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Deep-frying adds fat, which contributes to the energy content. For people monitoring energy, saturated fat or salt intake, these are useful values to consider. The amounts can vary with the recipe and frying method. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.