Per 100 g, Bajra Roti has 280 kcal and Jowar Roti has 270 kcal. A typical serving of Bajra Roti (1 roti, 50 g) has 140 kcal and 4 g protein, and a typical serving of Jowar Roti (1 roti, 50 g) has 135 kcal and 3.5 g protein.
Better for weight loss
Bajra Roti
Calories are close (280 vs 270 kcal per 100 g), but Bajra Roti gives you more protein and fibre per calorie than Jowar Roti, which helps you stay full.
More protein per calorie
Tie
Per calorie they are close: 2.9 g vs 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (8 g vs 7 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source, so pair them with dal, curd, paneer, eggs or chicken.
More fibre per calorie
Bajra Roti
Bajra Roti gives 2.1 g fibre per 100 kcal against 1.7 g for Jowar Roti (6 g vs 4.5 g per 100 g). Fibre slows digestion and helps fullness.
For weight loss, Bajra Roti is the more filling pick. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.
| Per 100 g | Bajra Roti | Jowar Roti |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 55 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 3 g |
| Fibre | 6 g | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 25 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 250 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Gold marks the better value for a typical fat-loss or general-health goal. Per 100 g of the ready-to-eat form. Sources: INDB, IFCT 2017 (NIN-ICMR) and USDA FoodData Central. Values vary with recipe and portion.
Bajra Roti, 1 roti (50 g)
140 kcal
4 g protein · 25 g carbs · 2.5 g fat · 3 g fibre
100 kcal = about 36 g
Full nutrition for Bajra Roti →Jowar Roti, 1 roti (50 g)
135 kcal
3.5 g protein · 27.5 g carbs · 1.5 g fat · 2.3 g fibre
100 kcal = about 37 g
Full nutrition for Jowar Roti →Bajra Roti has more: 280 kcal per 100 g against 270 kcal. A typical serving of Bajra Roti (1 roti, 50 g) has 140 kcal and 4 g protein, and a typical serving of Jowar Roti (1 roti, 50 g) has 135 kcal and 3.5 g protein.
Bajra Roti. Calories are close (280 vs 270 kcal per 100 g), but Bajra Roti gives you more protein and fibre per calorie than Jowar Roti, which helps you stay full. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.
Per calorie they are close: 2.9 g vs 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (8 g vs 7 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source, so pair them with dal, curd, paneer, eggs or chicken.
About 36 g of Bajra Roti or 37 g of Jowar Roti gives you 100 kcal.
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