Paratha Calories & Nutrition

Paratha has 180 calories per 1 medium (300 kcal per 100 g)

North Indian Health Rating: 5/10 Best time: Breakfast
180 kcal

Paratha Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 medium paratha standard 60 g 180 kcal 4 g 22 g 8.5 g
100 g 100 g 300 kcal 6.7 g 36.7 g 14.2 g
2 parathas 120 g 360 kcal 8 g 44 g 17 g
3 parathas 180 g 540 kcal 12 g 66 g 25.5 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
Nutrition Facts — Paratha (per 1 medium)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 180 kcal 300 kcal 9%
Protein 4 g 6.7 g 8%
Carbohydrates 22 g 36.7 g 7%
Fat 8.5 g 14.2 g 13%
Fiber 1.5 g 2.5 g 6%
Sugar 0.5 g 0.8 g 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 4 g · 9%
Carbs 22 g · 49%
Fat 8.5 g · 42%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 180 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 39 min
Cycling 26 min
Running 19 min
Yoga 51 min

Is Paratha good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Paratha carries roughly 300 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. 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 Paratha good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Paratha provides about 6.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.2 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 Paratha

Choose stuffed parathas (aloo, gobi) for added nutrients. Use minimal ghee/oil. Pair with curd instead of butter for better nutrition.

About Paratha

Layered flatbread cooked with ghee/oil. A popular North Indian breakfast, richer in calories than plain roti due to added fat.

Frequently asked questions about Paratha

1 medium paratha (60 g) contains approximately 180 calories, along with 4 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 8.5 g fat.

100 g of Paratha contains about 300 calories, 6.7 g protein, 36.7 g carbs and 14.2 g fat.

2 parathas works out to roughly 360 calories and 8 g of protein in total.

Best kept occasional. Paratha carries roughly 300 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. 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.

Paratha contains about 6.7 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.

Paratha provides roughly 36.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 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.

Paratha is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 180 calories in 1 medium paratha takes brisk walking for about 39 minutes, or cycling for about 26 minutes, or running for about 19 minutes, or yoga for about 51 minutes.

Compare 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: 29 August 2026

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