Calories in Plain Paratha

Plain Paratha has about 224 calories per 1 paratha (70 g), with 4.9 g protein, 30.8 g carbs and 9.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 320 kcal.

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Good fibre source
224kcal
Calories · 1 paratha (70 g)
4.9g
Protein · 1 paratha (70 g)
30.8g
Carbs · 1 paratha (70 g)
9.1g
Fat · 1 paratha (70 g)
Carbs 55%Protein 9%Fat 36%share of calories

Plain Paratha calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 paratha (70 g)224 kcal4.9 g30.8 g9.1 g
100 g320 kcal7 g44 g13 g

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Plain Paratha nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 paratha (70 g)
Calories320 kcal224 kcal
Protein7 g4.9 g
Carbohydrates44 g30.8 g
Fat13 g9.1 g
Fibre4 g2.8 g
Sugar1.5 g1 g
Sodium350 mg245 mg
Calcium25 mg18 mg
Iron2.2 mg1.5 mg
Potassium130 mg91 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). 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 Plain Paratha healthy?

  • ●Plain Paratha is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 320 kcal per 100 g. About 55% of its calories come from carbs, 9% from protein and 36% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 paratha (70 g) already adds 224 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.9 g in 1 paratha (70 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 paratha (70 g) (224 kcal) takes about 45 min of brisk walking or 20 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Plain Paratha: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Plain Paratha?

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One serving of Plain Paratha, 1 paratha (70 g), has roughly 224 calories, with 4.9 g protein, 30.8 g carbohydrates, 9.1 g fat and 2.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Plain Paratha?

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100 g of Plain Paratha has 320 kcal, with 7 g protein, 44 g carbs, 13 g fat, 4 g fibre and 1.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Plain Paratha?

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Plain Paratha has 7 g protein per 100 g (4.9 g in 1 paratha (70 g)). Protein provides about 9% of its calories.

Is Plain Paratha good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 320 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 paratha (70 g) adds 224 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Plain Paratha?

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Burning roughly 224 kcal takes about 45 minutes of brisk walking or 20 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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