Per 100 g, Roti has 297 kcal and Paratha has 320 kcal. A typical serving of Roti (1 roti, 40 g) has 119 kcal and 3.6 g protein, and a typical serving of Paratha (1 paratha, 70 g) has 224 kcal and 4.9 g protein.
Better for weight loss
Roti
Calories are close (297 vs 320 kcal per 100 g), but Roti gives you more protein and fibre per calorie than Paratha, which helps you stay full.
More protein per calorie
Roti
Roti gives 3 g protein per 100 kcal against 2.2 g for Paratha (9 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
Roti
Roti gives 1.6 g fibre per 100 kcal against 1.3 g for Paratha (4.9 g vs 4 g per 100 g). Fibre slows digestion and helps fullness.
For weight loss, Roti is the more filling pick. It also gives more protein per calorie. 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 | Roti | Paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 297 kcal | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 44 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 13 g |
| Fibre | 4.9 g | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 25 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 130 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.
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 Roti →Paratha, 1 paratha (70 g)
224 kcal
4.9 g protein · 30.8 g carbs · 9.1 g fat · 2.8 g fibre
100 kcal = about 31 g
Full nutrition for Paratha →Paratha has more: 320 kcal per 100 g against 297 kcal. A typical serving of Roti (1 roti, 40 g) has 119 kcal and 3.6 g protein, and a typical serving of Paratha (1 paratha, 70 g) has 224 kcal and 4.9 g protein.
Roti. Calories are close (297 vs 320 kcal per 100 g), but Roti gives you more protein and fibre per calorie than Paratha, which helps you stay full. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.
Roti gives 3 g protein per 100 kcal against 2.2 g for Paratha (9 g vs 7 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source, so pair them with dal, curd, paneer, eggs or chicken.
About 34 g of Roti or 31 g of Paratha gives you 100 kcal.
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