Methi paratha vs missi roti: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick missi roti; 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 | Missi roti |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 paratha | 1 roti |
| Calories | 252 kcal | 167 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 35 g | 25 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 3.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 33% | 25% |
What the numbers say
- Methi paratha has 85 kcal more a serving than missi roti. One serving of methi paratha has the calories of about 1.5 servings of missi roti.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 7 g).
- For protein per calorie, missi roti wins with 3.9 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: methi paratha is vegan and missi roti is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Missi roti, 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.