Is tandoori roti good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. One serving (1 roti) has 149 kcal and 5 g protein.
149kcal
5 gprotein
30 gcarbs
1 gfat
Why
- 3.3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 149 kcal a serving is 8% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 roti keeps it to 297 kcal with 10 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roti | 149 | 5 g |
| 2 roti | 297 | 10 g |
| 3 roti | 446 | 15 g |
| 4 roti | 594 | 20 g |
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