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Numbers checked October 11, 2026

Roti and Paratha Calories: 16 Flatbreads Compared ​

Lowest-calorie rotis and parathas: Chapati (Whole Wheat Roti), 120 calories (1 medium chapati, 40 g). Most protein: Kottu Roti, 12 g (1 serving kottu roti, 300 g).

We have nutrition pages for 16 rotis and parathas. Per serving they run from 120 calories for Chapati (Whole Wheat Roti) (1 medium chapati, 40 g) to 450 calories for Kottu Roti (1 serving kottu roti, 300 g). Each row links to the full page for that item.

Roti and paratha calories per serving ​

These 13 rows are per serving, piece or pack. The serving is in the second column, so compare two rows only when the weights match.

ItemServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Chapati (Whole Wheat Roti)1 medium chapati (40 g)1203.2 g18.5 g3.7 g
Makke Ki Roti1 medium roti (60 g)1202.8 g24 g1.5 g
Roti1 medium roti (40 g)1203.1 g18.5 g3.7 g
Whole Wheat Roti1 medium roti (40 g)1203.1 g18.5 g3.7 g
Bajra Roti1 medium bajra roti (50 g)1504.2 g28 g1.5 g
Dal Paratha1 dal paratha (70 g)1774.2 g21 g6 g
Cheese Olive Stuffed Paratha1 piece (79 g)2585 g36 g10 g
Parathas1 plain paratha (60 g)2605 g36 g10 g
Methi Thepla1 methi thepla (60 g)2658 g36 g10 g
Paneer Paratha1 paneer paratha (100 g)2879 g28 g15 g
Aloo Paratha1 medium paratha (131 g)3006.1 g46 g11 g
Roti Canai1 piece (95 g)3026.3 g45 g10.3 g
Kottu Roti1 serving kottu roti (300 g)45012 g55 g18 g

Roti and paratha calories per 100 g ​

These 3 rows are all per 100 g, so they compare directly.

ItemServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Puri (Poori)100 g2967.5 g46.7 g9.4 g
Tava Roti100 g2977.9 g46.5 g9.3 g
Ragi Roti100 g3307.3 g72 g1.5 g

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Lowest calorie rotis and parathas per serving ​

  1. Chapati (Whole Wheat Roti): 120 calories, 3.2 g protein, per 1 medium chapati (40 g)
  2. Makke Ki Roti: 120 calories, 2.8 g protein, per 1 medium roti (60 g)
  3. Roti: 120 calories, 3.1 g protein, per 1 medium roti (40 g)
  4. Whole Wheat Roti: 120 calories, 3.1 g protein, per 1 medium roti (40 g)
  5. Bajra Roti: 150 calories, 4.2 g protein, per 1 medium bajra roti (50 g)

Highest protein rotis and parathas per serving ​

  1. Kottu Roti: 12 g protein, 450 calories, per 1 serving kottu roti (300 g)
  2. Paneer Paratha: 9 g protein, 287 calories, per 1 paneer paratha (100 g)
  3. Methi Thepla: 8 g protein, 265 calories, per 1 methi thepla (60 g)
  4. Roti Canai: 6.3 g protein, 302 calories, per 1 piece (95 g)
  5. Aloo Paratha: 6.1 g protein, 300 calories, per 1 medium paratha (131 g)

Frequently Asked Questions ​

How many calories are in an aloo paratha? ​

A serving of aloo paratha (1 medium paratha, 131 g) has 300 calories, with 6.1 g of protein, 46 g of carbs and 11 g of fat.

How much protein is in chapati (whole wheat roti)? ​

A serving (1 medium chapati, 40 g) of chapati (whole wheat roti) has 3.2 g of protein, with 120 calories, 18.5 g of carbs and 3.7 g of fat.

How many calories are in a ragi roti? ​

100 g of ragi roti has 330 calories, with 7.3 g of protein, 72 g of carbs and 1.5 g of fat.

How many calories are in a bajra roti? ​

A serving of bajra roti (1 medium bajra roti, 50 g) has 150 calories, with 4.2 g of protein, 28 g of carbs and 1.5 g of fat.

Which of these rotis and parathas is lowest in calories? ​

Counting the 13 rows listed per serving, the lowest in this chart are Chapati (Whole Wheat Roti) at 120 calories (1 medium chapati, 40 g), Makke Ki Roti at 120 calories (1 medium roti, 60 g) and Roti at 120 calories (1 medium roti, 40 g).

Which of these rotis and parathas has the most protein? ​

Kottu Roti has the most protein in this chart at 12 g per serving (1 serving kottu roti, 300 g), with 450 calories.

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