Methi paratha vs methi thepla: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick methi thepla; for muscle gain methi paratha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Methi paratha | Methi thepla |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 thepla |
| Calories | 252 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 33% | 28% |
What the numbers say
- Methi paratha has 91 kcal more a serving than methi thepla. One serving of methi paratha has the calories of about 1.6 servings of methi thepla.
- Methi paratha has more protein: 7 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, methi thepla wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Methi thepla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Methi 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.