Methi thepla vs mooli paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick methi thepla; for muscle gain mooli paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Methi thepla | Mooli paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 thepla | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 161 kcal | 248 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 28% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Mooli paratha has 87 kcal more a serving than methi thepla. One serving of mooli paratha has the calories of about 1.5 servings of methi thepla.
- Protein is about the same (5 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, methi thepla wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Methi thepla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Mooli 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.