Bhatura vs butter naan: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick butter naan; for muscle gain bhatura does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhatura | Butter naan |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 bhatura | 1 naan |
| Calories | 324 kcal | 287 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 45 g | 52 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 36% | 16% |
What the numbers say
- Bhatura has 37 kcal more a serving than butter naan. One serving of bhatura has the calories of about 1.1 servings of butter naan.
- Protein is about the same (6 vs 7 g).
- For protein per calorie, butter naan wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Butter naan, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Bhatura, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.