Is plain paratha good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 paratha) has 212 kcal and 5 g protein.
212kcal
5 gprotein
30 gcarbs
8 gfat
Why
- 2.3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 212 kcal a serving is 12% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
1 paratha keeps it to 212 kcal with 5 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 212 | 5 g |
| 2 paratha | 423 | 10 g |
| 3 paratha | 635 | 15 g |
| 4 paratha | 846 | 20 g |
More protein per calorie in rotis and breads
- Paneer paratha343 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 paratha
- Roti99 kcal · 3 g protein · 1 medium
- Tandoori roti149 kcal · 5 g protein · 1 roti
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