Curry Puff (Karipap) Calories: per Piece and per 100 g
265 kcal (1,109 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 5.8/16/26 g
Serving (one, 80 g) — 212 kcal (887 kJ) · Nutri-Score C
Figures are for: Curry puff (potato and chicken)
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: low fiber: low
Is curry puff healthy?
In moderation. Curry puff sits in the middle of the scale — grade C on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm: fine in a balanced diet, but not a “more is better” food.
Against
- Little fiber: 1.6 g per 100 g.
A typical serving (one, 80 g) has 212 kcal, 4.6 g protein, 13 g fat and 21 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
A curry puff, or karipap, is fried or baked pastry filled with curried potato and chicken. The pastry soaks up oil when fried, so it carries more fat than the filling.
How many calories in curry puff: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: one, 80 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 212 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,109 kJ | 887 kJ |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 13 g |
| incl. saturated | 3.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 26 g | 21 g |
| incl. sugars | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| incl. fiber | 1.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as served, estimated from a typical hawker recipe: every ingredient's figures come from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others), weighed out for one portion. Stalls differ in oil, rice and portion size, so treat the numbers as a guide. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included.
protein 9%fat 55%carbs 36%
Curry Puff calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of curry puff has 398 calories and 200 g has 530. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 133 | 2.9 / 8 / 13 | 0.8 |
| 80 g — typical serving | 212 | 4.6 / 13 / 21 | 1.3 |
| 100 g | 265 | 5.8 / 16 / 26 | 1.6 |
| 150 g | 398 | 8.7 / 24 / 39 | 2.4 |
| 200 g | 530 | 12 / 32 / 51 | 3.2 |
| 250 g | 663 | 15 / 40 / 64 | 4 |
| 300 g | 795 | 17 / 48 / 77 | 4.8 |
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Where the calories come from, ingredient by ingredient
Worked out from a typical recipe for one serving (one, 80 g), so you can see what to cut back if you want it lighter.
| Ingredient | Grams | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower oil | 9 | 81 |
| Wheat flour, white | 21 | 70 |
| Potatoes, boiled | 23 | 19 |
| Butter | 2 | 15 |
| Chicken thigh, baked | 6 | 13 |
| Curry sauce | 4 | 5 |
| Egg | 3 | 5 |
| Onion | 4 | 2 |
| Water | 7 | 0 |
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (one, 80 g) is 212 kcal — roughly 69 min of easy walking or 27 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Swaps for curry puff
Curry puff has a fair amount of saturated fat (3.3 g per 100 g) and almost no fiber (1.6 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair curry puff with
A serving of curry puff has 1.3 g of fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Curry Puff vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Fish and Chips | 232 | 10 / 12 / 23 |
| Margherita Pizza | 245 | 11 / 9 / 32 |
| Quesadilla | 248 | 14 / 12 / 23 |
| BLT Sandwich | 256 | 8.6 / 16 / 20 |
| Curry Puff | 265 | 5.8 / 16 / 26 |
| Hot Dog | 275 | 10 / 15 / 26 |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 280 | 12 / 12 / 32 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of curry puff?
100 g of curry puff has 265 calories, with 5.8 g protein, 16 g fat and 26 g carbohydrates (1.6 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of curry puff?
A serving (one, 80 g) has 212 calories: 4.6 g protein, 13 g fat and 21 g carbs.
What are the macros of curry puff?
Per 100 g: 5.8 g protein, 26 g carbs and 16 g fat. By calories that's about 9% protein, 36% carbs and 55% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of curry puff?
About 69 min of easy walking or 27 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 212 calories in a serving (one, 80 g).
How much fiber is in curry puff?
100 g of curry puff has 1.6 g of fiber; a serving (one, 80 g) has 1.3 g — 5% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
Curry puff or popiah: which has fewer calories?
One curry puff (80 g) has about 212 calories (265 per 100 g); one popiah (150 g) has about 158 (105 per 100 g). As usually served, the lighter choice is popiah.
How many calories are in 2 curry puffs?
Two 80 g curry puffs have about 424 calories. About 54% of the energy comes from fat, mostly the fried pastry; a baked puff or a popiah roll is the lighter snack.
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