Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chapati (36 g) | 73 kcal | 2.1 g | 12.8 g | 1.3 g | 2.3 g |
| 2 chapatis (72 g) | 146 kcal | 4.2 g | 25.6 g | 2.6 g | 4.6 g |
| 3 chapatis (108 g) | 219 kcal | 6.3 g | 38.4 g | 3.9 g | 6.9 g |
| 4 chapatis (144 g) | 292 kcal | 8.4 g | 51.2 g | 5.2 g | 9.2 g |
| 5 chapatis (180 g) | 365 kcal | 10.5 g | 64 g | 6.5 g | 11.5 g |
| 100 g | 202 kcal | 5.9 g | 35.6 g | 3.6 g | 6.3 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Roti
One serving of roti (1 chapati, about 36 g) has about 2.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 5.9 g.
- Carbs 72%
- Fat 16%
- Protein 12%
About 72% of the calories in roti come from carbohydrate, 16% from fat and 12% from protein. One serving is about 4% 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 Roti Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti | 73 kcal per 1 chapati | 202 kcal | 5.9 g |
| Makki ki roti | 224 kcal per 1 roti | 264 kcal | 3.5 g |
| Paushtik roti | 64 kcal per 1 roti | 149 kcal | 7.2 g |
| Soya roti | 143 kcal per 1 roti | 284 kcal | 9.2 g |
| Naan | 152 kcal per 1 naan | 286 kcal | 8.1 g |
| Besan aur palak ka paratha | 178 kcal per 1 parantha | 217 kcal | 5.5 g |
Common Questions
How many calories are in roti?
One serving of roti (1 chapati, about 36 g) has about 73 calories and 2.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 202 calories and 5.9 g of protein.
How much protein is in roti?
One serving of roti (1 chapati, about 36 g) has about 2.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 5.9 g.
How many carbs and how much fat are in roti?
One serving of roti (1 chapati, about 36 g) has about 12.8 g of carbohydrate, 1.3 g of fat and 2.3 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 chapatis of roti?
Two servings of roti (2 chapatis, about 72 g) have about 146 calories and 4.2 g of protein.
Where do the calories in roti come from?
About 72% of the calories in roti come from carbohydrate, 16% from fat and 12% from protein. One serving is about 4% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has more calories, roti or makki ki roti?
Per 100 g, roti has about 202 calories and makki ki roti has about 264, so makki ki roti has more.
How many calories are in 1 chapati?
One serving of roti (1 chapati, about 36 g) has about 73 calories and 2.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 202 calories and 5.9 g of protein.
How much protein is in 1 chapati?
One serving of roti (1 chapati, about 36 g) has about 2.1 g of protein. 100 g has about 5.9 g.
How many carbs are in 1 chapati?
One serving of roti (1 chapati, about 36 g) has about 12.8 g of carbohydrate, 1.3 g of fat and 2.3 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 5 chapatis?
5 servings of roti (5 chapatis, about 180 g) have about 365 calories and 10.5 g of protein.
How many calories are in 3 chapatis?
3 servings of roti (3 chapatis, about 108 g) have about 219 calories and 6.3 g of protein.
How many calories are in 4 roti?
4 servings of roti (4 chapatis, about 144 g) have about 292 calories and 8.4 g of protein.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Chapati/Roti” (ASC096), 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.
