Bajra roti vs methi thepla: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bajra roti; for muscle gain methi thepla does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bajra roti | Methi thepla |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 roti | 1 thepla |
| Calories | 144 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 13% | 28% |
What the numbers say
- Methi thepla has 17 kcal more a serving than bajra roti. One serving of methi thepla has the calories of about 1.1 servings of bajra roti.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 5 g).
- For protein per calorie, methi thepla wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bajra roti, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Methi thepla, 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.