Is aloo paratha good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 paratha) has 285 kcal and 7 g protein.
285kcal
7 gprotein
43 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 2.4 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 285 kcal a serving is 16% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (43 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 paratha keeps it to 285 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 285 | 7 g |
| 2 paratha | 570 | 13 g |
| 3 paratha | 855 | 20 g |
| 4 paratha | 1140 | 27 g |
More protein per calorie in rotis and breads
- Paneer paratha343 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 paratha
- Roti99 kcal · 3 g protein · 1 medium
- Tandoori roti149 kcal · 5 g protein · 1 roti
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g