Dal Paratha Calories & Nutrition (दाल पराठा)

Dal Paratha has 268 calories per 1 paratha (268 kcal per 100 g)

Breads & Rotis Health Rating: 7/10 Best time: Breakfast
268 kcal

Dal Paratha Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Dal Paratha broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 paratha standard 100 g 268 kcal 6.8 g 30 g 13.1 g
2 parathas 200 g 536 kcal 13.6 g 60 g 26.2 g
3 parathas 300 g 804 kcal 20.4 g 90 g 39.3 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Dal Paratha (per 1 paratha)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 268 kcal 268 kcal 13%
Protein 6.8 g 6.8 g 14%
Carbohydrates 30 g 30 g 10%
Fat 13.1 g 13.1 g 20%
Fiber 6.5 g 6.5 g 26%
Sugar 1.4 g 1.4 g 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6.8 g · 10%
Carbs 30 g · 45%
Fat 13.1 g · 44%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 268 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 57 min
Cycling 38 min
Running 29 min
Yoga 77 min

Is Dal Paratha good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Dal Paratha carries roughly 268 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 6.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Dal Paratha good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Dal Paratha provides about 6.8 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.5 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Dal Paratha

Pair with dal, curd or paneer to balance the carbs with protein. Go easy on the butter or ghee on top — each teaspoon adds about 45 kcal.

About Dal Paratha

Whole wheat paratha stuffed with cooked, spiced lentils for extra protein.

Frequently asked questions about Dal Paratha

1 paratha dal paratha (100 g) contains approximately 268 calories, along with 6.8 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 13.1 g fat.

1 dal paratha (100 g) mein lagbhag 268 calorie aur 6.8 g protein hota hai. Isme 30 g carbs aur 13.1 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 दाल पराठा (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 268 कैलोरी और 6.8 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 30 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 13.1 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Dal Paratha contains about 268 calories, 6.8 g protein, 30 g carbs and 13.1 g fat.

2 parathas works out to roughly 536 calories and 13.6 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Dal Paratha carries roughly 268 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 6.5 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Dal Paratha contains about 6.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Dal Paratha provides roughly 30 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Dal Paratha is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 268 calories in 1 paratha dal paratha takes brisk walking for about 57 minutes, or cycling for about 38 minutes, or running for about 29 minutes, or yoga for about 77 minutes.

Compare Dal Paratha with other foods

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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