Is rumali roti good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 roti) has 158 kcal and 4 g protein.
158kcal
4 gprotein
30 gcarbs
2 gfat
Why
- 2.5 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 158 kcal a serving is 6% 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 16 g protein (632 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roti | 158 | 4 g |
| 2 roti | 316 | 8 g |
| 3 roti | 474 | 12 g |
| 4 roti | 632 | 16 g |
More protein a serving in rotis and breads
- Aloo paratha285 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