Poori
Also called: poori, puri, poori (deep fried), puri (fried), poorie, phuri, poori bread, puri bread
Poori is that puffed, golden, deep-fried bread that feels straight out of a Sunday breakfast or festival lunch. Hot poori with aloo sabzi, chana, or halwa is proper comfort food — crisp on the outside, soft inside, and impossible to stop at one.
Per 1 poori (30g)
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per poori (30g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 3g | 10g |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 60g |
| Fat | 8g | 26.7g |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.7g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.3g |
| Micronutrients (per 100g) | ||
| Sodium | 31.73 mg | |
| Calcium | 3.98 mg | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | |
| Folate | 4.68 µg | |
What Goes Into It
Per serving (1 poori)
gastroenterology Gut Health Insight
Poori is made from wheat flour, but the deep-frying adds a lot of fat — about 23.3g per poori — so it sits heavier in the stomach and can slow digestion a bit. Since it has very little fiber, it won’t help much with regular bowel movement on its own. If you’re having poori, pair it with a fiber-rich sabzi like chana, peas, or aloo-methi, and add some curd or salad on the side to make the meal gentler on the gut.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in 1 poori?
1 poori has about 221.3 kcal. Most of those calories come from fat, since it is deep-fried.
Is poori good for weight loss?
Not really as an everyday choice, because 1 poori gives 221.3 kcal and 23.3g fat. If you love it, keep it for occasional meals and pair it with a lighter sabzi instead of extra fried sides.
Can diabetics eat poori?
Diabetics can eat poori sometimes, but portion matters. Since it has very little fiber and is deep-fried, it may not keep blood sugar steady the way a high-fiber roti or millet bread would.
How much fiber is in 1 poori?
1 poori has only about 0.5g fiber. So it is not a high-fiber bread, which is why adding dal, sabzi, or salad helps balance the meal.
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download Get Shellel FreeNutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and the Indian Nutrient Database (INDB 2024). Values are per standard serving and may vary with preparation method.