Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 parantha (77 g) | 206 kcal | 5.2 g | 23 g | 10 g | 5 g |
| 2 paranthas (153 g) | 412 kcal | 10.4 g | 46 g | 20 g | 10 g |
| 3 paranthas (230 g) | 618 kcal | 15.6 g | 69 g | 30 g | 15 g |
| 4 paranthas (307 g) | 824 kcal | 20.8 g | 92 g | 40 g | 20 g |
| 5 paranthas (384 g) | 1030 kcal | 26 g | 115 g | 50 g | 25 g |
| 100 g | 268 kcal | 6.8 g | 30 g | 13.1 g | 6.5 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Dal paratha
One serving of dal paratha (1 parantha, about 77 g) has about 5.2 g of protein. 100 g has about 6.8 g.
- Carbs 45%
- Fat 45%
- Protein 10%
About 45% of the calories in dal paratha come from carbohydrate, 45% from fat and 10% from protein. One serving is about 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.
How Dal paratha Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dal paratha | 206 kcal per 1 parantha | 268 kcal | 6.8 g |
| Aloo ka paratha | 191 kcal per 1 parantha | 205 kcal | 3.7 g |
| Besan aur palak ka paratha | 178 kcal per 1 parantha | 217 kcal | 5.5 g |
| Keema paratha | 238 kcal per 1 parantha | 238 kcal | 9.4 g |
| Matar ka paratha | 207 kcal per 1 parantha | 191 kcal | 5.6 g |
| Mooli ka paratha | 184 kcal per 1 parantha | 184 kcal | 3.3 g |
Common Questions
How many calories are in dal paratha?
One serving of dal paratha (1 parantha, about 77 g) has about 206 calories and 5.2 g of protein. 100 g has about 268 calories and 6.8 g of protein.
How much protein is in dal paratha?
One serving of dal paratha (1 parantha, about 77 g) has about 5.2 g of protein. 100 g has about 6.8 g.
How many carbs and how much fat are in dal paratha?
One serving of dal paratha (1 parantha, about 77 g) has about 23 g of carbohydrate, 10 g of fat and 5 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 paranthas of dal paratha?
Two servings of dal paratha (2 paranthas, about 153 g) have about 412 calories and 10.4 g of protein.
Where do the calories in dal paratha come from?
About 45% of the calories in dal paratha come from carbohydrate, 45% from fat and 10% from protein. One serving is about 10% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has more calories, dal paratha or aloo ka paratha?
Per 100 g, dal paratha has about 268 calories and aloo ka paratha has about 205, so dal paratha has more.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Dal parantha/paratha” (ASC101), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.






