Per 100 g, Ragi Roti has 262 kcal and Wheat Roti has 297 kcal. A typical serving of Ragi Roti (1 roti, 40 g) has 105 kcal and 2.6 g protein, and a typical serving of Wheat Roti (1 roti, 40 g) has 119 kcal and 3.6 g protein.
Better for weight loss
Ragi Roti
Ragi Roti has 262 kcal per 100 g against 297 kcal for Wheat Roti, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories.
More protein per calorie
Wheat Roti
Wheat Roti gives 3 g protein per 100 kcal against 2.5 g for Ragi Roti (9 g vs 6.5 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source, so pair them with dal, curd, paneer, eggs or chicken.
More fibre per calorie
Ragi Roti
Ragi Roti gives 2.3 g fibre per 100 kcal against 1.6 g for Wheat Roti (6 g vs 4.9 g per 100 g). Fibre slows digestion and helps fullness.
For weight loss, Ragi Roti is the lighter pick. For protein, Wheat Roti comes out ahead. 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 | Ragi Roti | Wheat Roti |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262 kcal | 297 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g | 51 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 6 g |
| Fibre | 6 g | 4.9 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 30 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 150 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.
Ragi Roti, 1 roti (40 g)
105 kcal
2.6 g protein · 21.2 g carbs · 0.8 g fat · 2.4 g fibre
100 kcal = about 38 g
Full nutrition for Ragi Roti →Wheat Roti, 1 roti (40 g)
119 kcal
3.6 g protein · 20.4 g carbs · 2.4 g fat · 2 g fibre
100 kcal = about 34 g
Full nutrition for Wheat Roti →Wheat Roti has more: 297 kcal per 100 g against 262 kcal. A typical serving of Ragi Roti (1 roti, 40 g) has 105 kcal and 2.6 g protein, and a typical serving of Wheat Roti (1 roti, 40 g) has 119 kcal and 3.6 g protein.
Ragi Roti. Ragi Roti has 262 kcal per 100 g against 297 kcal for Wheat Roti, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.
Wheat Roti gives 3 g protein per 100 kcal against 2.5 g for Ragi Roti (9 g vs 6.5 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source, so pair them with dal, curd, paneer, eggs or chicken.
About 38 g of Ragi Roti or 34 g of Wheat Roti gives you 100 kcal.
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