Calories in Roti / Chapati

Roti / Chapati has about 119 calories per 1 roti (40 g), with 3.6 g protein, 20.4 g carbs and 2.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 297 kcal.

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Good fibre source
119kcal
Calories · 1 roti (40 g)
3.6g
Protein · 1 roti (40 g)
20.4g
Carbs · 1 roti (40 g)
2.4g
Fat · 1 roti (40 g)
Carbs 70%Protein 12%Fat 18%share of calories

Roti / Chapati calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 roti (40 g)119 kcal3.6 g20.4 g2.4 g
1 phulka (35 g)104 kcal3.2 g17.8 g2.1 g
100 g297 kcal9 g51 g6 g

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Roti / Chapati nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 roti (40 g)
Calories297 kcal119 kcal
Protein9 g3.6 g
Carbohydrates51 g20.4 g
Fat6 g2.4 g
Fibre4.9 g2 g
Sugar1.5 g0.6 g
Sodium250 mg100 mg
Calcium30 mg12 mg
Iron2.5 mg1 mg
Potassium150 mg60 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 Roti / Chapati healthy?

  • ●Roti / Chapati is moderately calorie-dense at 297 kcal per 100 g. About 70% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 18% 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 (3.6 g in 1 roti (40 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 roti (40 g) (119 kcal) takes about 24 min of brisk walking or 11 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Roti / Chapati: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Roti / Chapati?

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One serving of Roti / Chapati, 1 roti (40 g), has roughly 119 calories, with 3.6 g protein, 20.4 g carbohydrates, 2.4 g fat and 2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Roti / Chapati?

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100 g of Roti / Chapati has 297 kcal, with 9 g protein, 51 g carbs, 6 g fat, 4.9 g fibre and 1.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Roti / Chapati?

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Roti / Chapati has 9 g protein per 100 g (3.6 g in 1 roti (40 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Roti / Chapati good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 297 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 Roti / Chapati?

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Burning roughly 119 kcal takes about 24 minutes of brisk walking or 11 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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