Missi roti vs mooli paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick missi roti; for muscle gain mooli paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Missi roti | Mooli paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 roti | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 167 kcal | 248 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 25% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Mooli paratha has 81 kcal more a serving than missi roti. One serving of mooli paratha has the calories of about 1.5 servings of missi roti.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, missi roti wins with 3.9 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: missi roti is vegetarian and mooli paratha is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Missi roti, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Mooli paratha, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.