Is lachha paratha good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 paratha) has 255 kcal and 6 g protein.
255kcal
6 gprotein
33 gcarbs
11 gfat
Why
- 2.2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 255 kcal a serving is 14% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 6 g is 5% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
1 paratha keeps it to 255 kcal with 6 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 255 | 6 g |
| 2 paratha | 510 | 11 g |
| 3 paratha | 765 | 17 g |
| 4 paratha | 1020 | 22 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
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g