Gobi paratha vs jowar roti: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick jowar roti; for muscle gain gobi paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gobi paratha | Jowar roti |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 roti |
| Calories | 255 kcal | 134 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 1 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 3 g |
| Calories from fat | 32% | 5% |
What the numbers say
- Gobi paratha has 121 kcal more a serving than jowar roti. One serving of gobi paratha has the calories of about 1.9 servings of jowar roti.
- Gobi paratha has more protein: 7 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, jowar roti wins with 3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Jowar roti, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Gobi 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.