Lachha paratha vs puri: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick puri; for muscle gain lachha paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Lachha paratha | Puri |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 puri |
| Calories | 255 kcal | 111 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 33 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.2 g | 2 g |
| Calories from fat | 39% | 44% |
What the numbers say
- Lachha paratha has 144 kcal more a serving than puri. One serving of lachha paratha has the calories of about 2.3 servings of puri.
- Lachha paratha has more protein: 6 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, lachha paratha wins with 2.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: lachha paratha is vegetarian and puri is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Puri, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Lachha paratha, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.