Aloo paratha vs bhatura: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick aloo paratha; for muscle gain bhatura does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo paratha | Bhatura |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 bhatura |
| Calories | 285 kcal | 324 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 43 g | 45 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 28% | 36% |
What the numbers say
- Bhatura has 39 kcal more a serving than aloo paratha. One serving of bhatura has the calories of about 1.1 servings of aloo paratha.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, aloo paratha wins with 2.4 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: aloo paratha is vegan and bhatura is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Aloo paratha, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Bhatura, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.