Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 parantha (56 g) | 166 kcal | 2.8 g | 17.1 g | 9.4 g | 3 g |
| 2 paranthas (112 g) | 332 kcal | 5.6 g | 34.2 g | 18.8 g | 6 g |
| 3 paranthas (167 g) | 498 kcal | 8.4 g | 51.3 g | 28.2 g | 9 g |
| 4 paranthas (223 g) | 664 kcal | 11.2 g | 68.4 g | 37.6 g | 12 g |
| 5 paranthas (279 g) | 830 kcal | 14 g | 85.5 g | 47 g | 15 g |
| 100 g | 298 kcal | 5.1 g | 30.7 g | 16.9 g | 5.4 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Plain paratha
One serving of plain paratha (1 parantha, about 56 g) has about 2.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 5.1 g.
- Carbs 42%
- Fat 51%
- Protein 7%
About 51% of the calories in plain paratha come from fat, 42% from carbohydrate and 7% from protein. One serving is about 8% 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 Plain paratha Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain paratha | 166 kcal per 1 parantha | 298 kcal | 5.1 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 |
| Dal paratha | 206 kcal per 1 parantha | 268 kcal | 6.8 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 |
Common Questions
How many calories are in plain paratha?
One serving of plain paratha (1 parantha, about 56 g) has about 166 calories and 2.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 298 calories and 5.1 g of protein.
How much protein is in plain paratha?
One serving of plain paratha (1 parantha, about 56 g) has about 2.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 5.1 g.
How many carbs and how much fat are in plain paratha?
One serving of plain paratha (1 parantha, about 56 g) has about 17.1 g of carbohydrate, 9.4 g of fat and 3 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 paranthas of plain paratha?
Two servings of plain paratha (2 paranthas, about 112 g) have about 332 calories and 5.6 g of protein.
Where do the calories in plain paratha come from?
About 51% of the calories in plain paratha come from fat, 42% from carbohydrate and 7% from protein. One serving is about 8% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has more calories, plain paratha or aloo ka paratha?
Per 100 g, plain paratha has about 298 calories and aloo ka paratha has about 205, so plain paratha has more.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Plain parantha/paratha” (ASC097), 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.
