Gobi paratha vs ragi roti: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gobi 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 | Ragi roti |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 roti |
| Calories | 255 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 29 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 1 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 32% | 5% |
What the numbers say
- Gobi paratha has 123 kcal more a serving than ragi roti. One serving of gobi paratha has the calories of about 1.9 servings of ragi roti.
- Gobi paratha has more protein: 7 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, gobi paratha wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Gobi 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.