Amritsari kulcha vs lachha paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick lachha paratha; for muscle gain amritsari kulcha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Amritsari kulcha | Lachha paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 kulcha | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 342 kcal | 255 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 60 g | 33 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 11 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 19% | 39% |
What the numbers say
- Amritsari kulcha has 87 kcal more a serving than lachha paratha. One serving of amritsari kulcha has the calories of about 1.3 servings of lachha paratha.
- Amritsari kulcha has more protein: 8 g vs 6 g.
- For protein per calorie, amritsari kulcha wins with 2.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Lachha paratha, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Amritsari kulcha, 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.