Is makki ki roti good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 roti) has 220 kcal and 5 g protein.
220kcal
5 gprotein
37 gcarbs
7 gfat
Why
- 2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 220 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 5 g is 4% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 4 roti gives 18 g protein (880 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roti | 220 | 5 g |
| 2 roti | 440 | 9 g |
| 3 roti | 660 | 14 g |
| 4 roti | 880 | 18 g |
More protein a serving in millet rotis and stuffed parathas
- Gobi paratha255 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 paratha
- Methi paratha252 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 paratha
- Missi roti167 kcal · 7 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