Methi thepla vs ragi roti: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick methi thepla; for muscle gain methi thepla does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Methi thepla | Ragi roti |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 thepla | 1 roti |
| Calories | 161 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 29 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 1 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 28% | 5% |
What the numbers say
- Methi thepla has 29 kcal more a serving than ragi roti. One serving of methi thepla has the calories of about 1.2 servings of ragi roti.
- Methi thepla has more protein: 5 g vs 3 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 thepla, 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.