Gobi paratha vs methi paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick methi paratha; for muscle gain gobi paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gobi paratha | Methi paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 255 kcal | 252 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 2.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 32% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 255 vs 252 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 7 g).
- For protein per calorie, methi paratha wins with 2.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Methi paratha, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Gobi 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.