Aloo paratha vs roti: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick roti; 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 | Roti |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 medium |
| Calories | 285 kcal | 99 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 43 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 1 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 28% | 5% |
What the numbers say
- Aloo paratha has 186 kcal more a serving than roti. One serving of aloo paratha has the calories of about 2.9 servings of roti.
- Aloo paratha has more protein: 7 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, roti wins with 3.3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Roti, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- 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.