Bajra roti vs methi paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bajra roti; for muscle gain methi paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bajra roti | Methi paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 roti | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 144 kcal | 252 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 13% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Methi paratha has 108 kcal more a serving than bajra roti. One serving of methi paratha has the calories of about 1.7 servings of bajra roti.
- Methi paratha has more protein: 7 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, bajra roti wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bajra roti, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Methi 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.