Aloo paratha vs puri: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick puri; for muscle gain aloo paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo paratha | Puri |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 puri |
| Calories | 285 kcal | 111 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 43 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 2 g |
| Calories from fat | 28% | 44% |
What the numbers say
- Aloo paratha has 174 kcal more a serving than puri. One serving of aloo paratha has the calories of about 2.6 servings of puri.
- Aloo paratha has more protein: 7 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, aloo paratha wins with 2.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Puri, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Aloo 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.