Butter naan vs lachha paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick lachha paratha; for muscle gain butter naan does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Butter naan | Lachha paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 naan | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 287 kcal | 255 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 52 g | 33 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 11 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 16% | 39% |
What the numbers say
- Butter naan has 32 kcal more a serving than lachha paratha. One serving of butter naan has the calories of about 1.1 servings of lachha paratha.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, butter naan wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Lachha 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.