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How many calories are in one paratha?

calories in one paratha

Quick answer

A medium plain paratha defaults to about 290 kcal in this calculator—usually higher than a medium roti because of laminated fat.

Default: 1 medium plain paratha.

Paratha · 1 medium plain paratha

290kcal

Default calculator serving — unverified estimate

Macros at the default serving

6g protein · 36g carbs · 13g fat

Why values vary

Stuffed fillings, extra ghee on the tawa, and larger diameters raise calories quickly. Stuffed aloo or egg parathas are separate food records.

Portion comparison

Servings available on this food in the calculator.

Serving kcal Protein Carbs Fat
1 medium plain paratha 2906g36g13g
1 small paratha 2104.5g26g9.5g
1 large paratha 3808g46g17g

Plain versus stuffed

This page answers plain paratha. Stuffed variants should be opened as their own foods so fillings are not guessed.

Source explanation

Estimate from the shared plain-paratha record (unverified until source-matched or recipe-calculated).

Full methodology

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2026-08-16
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