Calories in Bajra Roti

Bajra Roti has about 140 calories per 1 roti (50 g), with 4 g protein, 25 g carbs and 2.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 280 kcal.

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Compare: Bajra Roti vs Jowar Roti

High fibreGood iron source
140kcal
Calories · 1 roti (50 g)
4g
Protein · 1 roti (50 g)
25g
Carbs · 1 roti (50 g)
2.5g
Fat · 1 roti (50 g)
Carbs 72%Protein 12%Fat 16%share of calories

Bajra Roti calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 roti (50 g)140 kcal4 g25 g2.5 g
100 g280 kcal8 g50 g5 g

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Bajra Roti nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 roti (50 g)
Calories280 kcal140 kcal
Protein8 g4 g
Carbohydrates50 g25 g
Fat5 g2.5 g
Fibre6 g3 g
Sugar1.5 g0.8 g
Sodium250 mg125 mg
Calcium30 mg15 mg
Iron5 mg2.5 mg
Potassium200 mg100 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (NIN, ICMR). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Bajra Roti healthy?

  • ●Bajra Roti is moderately calorie-dense at 280 kcal per 100 g. About 72% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 16% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●It's low in protein (4 g in 1 roti (50 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (6 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 roti (50 g) (140 kcal) takes about 28 min of brisk walking or 13 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Bajra Roti: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Bajra Roti?

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One serving of Bajra Roti, 1 roti (50 g), has roughly 140 calories, with 4 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g fat and 3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Bajra Roti?

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100 g of Bajra Roti has 280 kcal, with 8 g protein, 50 g carbs, 5 g fat, 6 g fibre and 1.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Bajra Roti?

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Bajra Roti has 8 g protein per 100 g (4 g in 1 roti (50 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Bajra Roti good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 280 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Bajra Roti?

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Burning roughly 140 kcal takes about 28 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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