Onion Paratha Calories & Nutrition (प्याज़ पराठा)

Onion Paratha has 191 calories per 1 paratha (191 kcal per 100 g)

Breads & Rotis Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Breakfast
191 kcal

Onion Paratha Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 paratha standard 100 g 191 kcal 4.4 g 26.4 g 7.3 g
2 parathas 200 g 382 kcal 8.8 g 52.8 g 14.6 g
3 parathas 300 g 573 kcal 13.2 g 79.2 g 21.9 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 — Onion Paratha (per 1 paratha)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 191 kcal 191 kcal 10%
Protein 4.4 g 4.4 g 9%
Carbohydrates 26.4 g 26.4 g 9%
Fat 7.3 g 7.3 g 11%
Fiber 5.2 g 5.2 g 21%
Sugar 2.7 g 2.7 g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 4.4 g · 9%
Carbs 26.4 g · 56%
Fat 7.3 g · 35%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 191 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 41 min
Cycling 27 min
Running 20 min
Yoga 55 min

Is Onion Paratha good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Onion Paratha carries roughly 191 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 5.2 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Onion Paratha good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Onion Paratha provides about 4.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.3 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 Onion 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 Onion Paratha

Paratha stuffed with chopped onion and green chilli for a sweet-spicy bite.

Frequently asked questions about Onion Paratha

1 paratha onion paratha (100 g) contains approximately 191 calories, along with 4.4 g protein, 26.4 g carbohydrates and 7.3 g fat.

1 onion paratha (100 g) mein lagbhag 191 calorie aur 4.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 26.4 g carbs aur 7.3 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 प्याज़ पराठा (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 191 कैलोरी और 4.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 26.4 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 7.3 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Onion Paratha contains about 191 calories, 4.4 g protein, 26.4 g carbs and 7.3 g fat.

2 parathas works out to roughly 382 calories and 8.8 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Onion Paratha carries roughly 191 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 5.2 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Onion Paratha contains about 4.4 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.

Onion Paratha provides roughly 26.4 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 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.

Onion Paratha is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 191 calories in 1 paratha onion paratha takes brisk walking for about 41 minutes, or cycling for about 27 minutes, or running for about 20 minutes, or yoga for about 55 minutes.

Compare Onion 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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