Makki ki roti vs methi thepla: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick methi thepla; for muscle gain makki ki roti does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Makki ki roti | Methi thepla |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 roti | 1 thepla |
| Calories | 220 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2 g | 3.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 29% | 28% |
What the numbers say
- Makki ki roti has 59 kcal more a serving than methi thepla. One serving of makki ki roti has the calories of about 1.4 servings of methi thepla.
- Protein is about the same (5 vs 5 g).
- For protein per calorie, methi thepla wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: makki ki roti is vegetarian and methi thepla is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Methi thepla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Makki ki roti, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.