Plain paratha vs roti with ghee: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick roti with ghee; for muscle gain plain paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Plain paratha | Roti with ghee |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 medium |
| Calories | 212 kcal | 126 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 4 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 34% | 26% |
What the numbers say
- Plain paratha has 86 kcal more a serving than roti with ghee. One serving of plain paratha has the calories of about 1.7 servings of roti with ghee.
- Plain paratha has more protein: 5 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, roti with ghee wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: plain paratha is vegan and roti with ghee is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Roti with ghee, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Plain 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.