Is roti with ghee good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. One serving (1 medium) has 126 kcal and 3 g protein.
126kcal
3 gprotein
20 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 126 kcal a serving is 7% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 3 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
3 roti keeps it to 378 kcal with 10 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roti | 126 | 3 g |
| 2 roti | 252 | 7 g |
| 3 roti | 378 | 10 g |
| 4 roti | 504 | 13 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
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g