Aloo paratha vs butter naan: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick aloo paratha; for muscle gain butter naan does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo paratha | Butter naan |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 naan |
| Calories | 285 kcal | 287 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 43 g | 52 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 28% | 16% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 285 vs 287 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 7 g).
- For protein per calorie, butter naan wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: aloo paratha is vegan and butter naan is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Aloo paratha, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Butter naan, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.