Is ragi roti good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. One serving (1 roti) has 132 kcal and 3 g protein.
132kcal
3 gprotein
29 gcarbs
1 gfat
Why
- 2.1 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 132 kcal a serving is 7% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 3 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
3 roti keeps it to 396 kcal with 8 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roti | 132 | 3 g |
| 2 roti | 264 | 6 g |
| 3 roti | 396 | 8 g |
| 4 roti | 528 | 11 g |
More protein per calorie in millet rotis and stuffed parathas
- Missi roti167 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 roti
- Methi thepla161 kcal · 5 g protein · 1 thepla
- Bajra roti144 kcal · 4 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