Butter naan vs paneer paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick paneer paratha; for muscle gain paneer paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Butter naan | Paneer paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 naan | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 287 kcal | 343 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 52 g | 33 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 17 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 16% | 46% |
What the numbers say
- Paneer paratha has 56 kcal more a serving than butter naan. One serving of paneer paratha has the calories of about 1.2 servings of butter naan.
- Paneer paratha has more protein: 13 g vs 7 g.
- For protein per calorie, paneer paratha wins with 3.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Paneer paratha, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Paneer paratha, 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.