Is bajra roti good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 roti) has 144 kcal and 4 g protein.
144kcal
4 gprotein
27 gcarbs
2 gfat
Why
- 3.1 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 144 kcal a serving is 5% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 4 roti gives 18 g protein (576 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roti | 144 | 4 g |
| 2 roti | 288 | 9 g |
| 3 roti | 432 | 13 g |
| 4 roti | 576 | 18 g |
More protein a serving in millet rotis and stuffed parathas
- Gobi paratha255 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 paratha
- Methi paratha252 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 paratha
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g