Makki ki roti vs mooli paratha: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick makki ki roti; for muscle gain mooli paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Makki ki roti | Mooli paratha |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 roti | 1 paratha |
| Calories | 220 kcal | 248 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 29% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Mooli paratha has 28 kcal more a serving than makki ki roti. One serving of mooli paratha has the calories of about 1.1 servings of makki ki roti.
- Protein is about the same (5 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, mooli paratha wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: makki ki roti is vegetarian and mooli paratha is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Makki ki roti, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Mooli paratha, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.