Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 parantha (56 g) | 165 kcal | 2.8 g | 17.1 g | 9.2 g | 3 g |
| 2 paranthas (111 g) | 330 kcal | 5.6 g | 34.2 g | 18.4 g | 6 g |
| 3 paranthas (167 g) | 495 kcal | 8.4 g | 51.3 g | 27.6 g | 9 g |
| 4 paranthas (223 g) | 660 kcal | 11.2 g | 68.4 g | 36.8 g | 12 g |
| 5 paranthas (279 g) | 825 kcal | 14 g | 85.5 g | 46 g | 15 g |
| 100 g | 295 kcal | 5.1 g | 30.7 g | 16.5 g | 5.4 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Tandoori paratha
One serving of tandoori 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 tandoori 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 Tandoori paratha Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori paratha | 165 kcal per 1 parantha | 295 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 tandoori paratha?
One serving of tandoori paratha (1 parantha, about 56 g) has about 165 calories and 2.8 g of protein. 100 g has about 295 calories and 5.1 g of protein.
How much protein is in tandoori paratha?
One serving of tandoori 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 tandoori paratha?
One serving of tandoori paratha (1 parantha, about 56 g) has about 17.1 g of carbohydrate, 9.2 g of fat and 3 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 paranthas of tandoori paratha?
Two servings of tandoori paratha (2 paranthas, about 111 g) have about 330 calories and 5.6 g of protein.
Where do the calories in tandoori paratha come from?
About 51% of the calories in tandoori 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, tandoori paratha or aloo ka paratha?
Per 100 g, tandoori paratha has about 295 calories and aloo ka paratha has about 205, so tandoori paratha has more.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Tandoori parantha/paratha” (ASC112), 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.
