Calories in Jowar Roti

Jowar Roti has about 135 calories per 1 roti (50 g), with 3.5 g protein, 27.5 g carbs and 1.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 270 kcal.

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Good fibre sourceMostly carbsGood iron source
135kcal
Calories · 1 roti (50 g)
3.5g
Protein · 1 roti (50 g)
27.5g
Carbs · 1 roti (50 g)
1.5g
Fat · 1 roti (50 g)
Carbs 80%Protein 10%Fat 10%share of calories

Jowar Roti calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 roti (50 g)135 kcal3.5 g27.5 g1.5 g
100 g270 kcal7 g55 g3 g

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Jowar Roti nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 roti (50 g)
Calories270 kcal135 kcal
Protein7 g3.5 g
Carbohydrates55 g27.5 g
Fat3 g1.5 g
Fibre4.5 g2.3 g
Sugar1.5 g0.8 g
Sodium250 mg125 mg
Calcium25 mg13 mg
Iron3.5 mg1.8 mg
Potassium250 mg125 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 Jowar Roti healthy?

  • ●Jowar Roti is moderately calorie-dense at 270 kcal per 100 g. About 80% of its calories come from carbs, 10% from protein and 10% 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 (3.5 g in 1 roti (50 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 roti (50 g) (135 kcal) takes about 27 min of brisk walking or 12 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Jowar Roti: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Jowar Roti?

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One serving of Jowar Roti, 1 roti (50 g), has roughly 135 calories, with 3.5 g protein, 27.5 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g fat and 2.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Jowar Roti?

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100 g of Jowar Roti has 270 kcal, with 7 g protein, 55 g carbs, 3 g fat, 4.5 g fibre and 1.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Jowar Roti?

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Jowar Roti has 7 g protein per 100 g (3.5 g in 1 roti (50 g)). Protein provides about 10% of its calories.

Is Jowar Roti good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 270 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 Jowar Roti?

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Burning roughly 135 kcal takes about 27 minutes of brisk walking or 12 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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