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Roti vs paratha calories
roti vs paratha calories
Quick answer
On calculator defaults, a medium plain paratha (~290 kcal) usually has more energy than a medium wheat roti (~110 kcal) because of added fat.
Comparing 1 medium roti vs 1 medium plain paratha from the shared dataset.
Claim check
MythParatha is always unhealthy and roti is always light.
RealityPortion size and fat used for cooking decide most of the gap between these two defaults.
Same-serving view: each food uses its own default “one unit / one portion” serving so the comparison stays familiar rather than forced onto identical grams.
Familiar-serving comparison
Default calculator servings — not a ranked winner list. Serving kcal Protein Carbs Fat Roti 1 medium roti 110 3.5g 20g 2g Paratha 1 medium plain paratha 290 6g 36g 13g
Per 100 g comparison
Scaled from default servings that include gram weights. Serving kcal Protein Carbs Fat Roti 100 g 275 8.8g 50g 5g Paratha 100 g 363 7.5g 45g 16.3g
Preparation differences
Where a food has preparation options, values are shown at its default serving.
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roti: Without ghee · 1 medium roti Default | 110 | 3.5g | 20g | 2g |
| Roti: With ghee · 1 medium roti | 150 | 3.5g | 20g | 6.5g |
| Paratha: Without ghee · 1 medium plain paratha | 240 | 6g | 36g | 8g |
| Paratha: Typical · 1 medium plain paratha Default | 290 | 6g | 36g | 13g |
| Paratha: With ghee · 1 medium plain paratha | 340 | 6g | 36g | 19g |
Neither food is “good” or “bad.” Match the serving you actually ate, then decide.
Source boundary
Both numbers come from the same food registry used by the calculator.
Interactive food swap
Choose which food to preload on your plate. Neutral comparison — no winner language.
Add Roti to plateOpens the calculator with this selection ready.
Add both foods to plateUseful when you want the familiar pair ready in the calculator.
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Comparisons
Side-by-side familiar-serving comparisons.
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Roti and breads
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Understand oil and ghee
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