Calories in Aloo paratha: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of aloo paratha (1 paratha, about 100 g) has 240 kcal, with 6.1 g protein, 36.6 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 240 kcal. That is 2.5 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 36.6 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 9 g |
| Fibre | 5.2 g | 5.2 g |
Serving: 1 paratha, about 100 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
An aloo paratha is a roti stuffed with spiced mashed potato and cooked with a little oil. At about 100 g it is a hand-sized round, heavier than it looks.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 240 kcal, one serving is about 15 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 20 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Treat one as the whole breakfast. A single aloo paratha with a bowl of plain curd is a steady start to a 1,400 kcal day, but two plus butter takes a big bite out of it.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
If you are watching sugar or carbohydrate, see the diabetes diet chart for Indian meals. Similar foods: Puri, Naan and Plain paratha.
How cooking changes the number
Most of the extra calories come from the oil used to cook it and the butter on top. Dry roasting with a few drops of oil keeps the number near the one shown.
A swap to try
Try Besan chilla. Besan chilla gives more protein for the same sitting-down meal, and it does not need potato filling. Besan chilla (2 chilla, about 140 g) comes to 275 kcal, which is 35 kcal more than 240 for aloo paratha, but it brings something different to the plate.
Who might want to watch it
People managing blood sugar may find the potato and wheat together add up to a large carbohydrate hit. Check it with your own readings or your doctor.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besan chilla | 2 chilla, about 140 g | 275 | 11.5 g |
| Puri | 2 puri, about 50 g | 205 | 3.4 g |
| Naan | 1 naan, about 90 g | 280 | 10 g |
| Plain paratha | 1 paratha, about 60 g | 196 | 3.8 g |
| Bajra roti | 1 roti, about 45 g | 171 | 4.3 g |
| Bhatura | 1 bhatura, about 80 g | 311 | 5.4 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. We calculated this dish from USDA values for its ingredients, using a standard home recipe for one serving: 38 g wheat flour, whole-grain, 50 g potatoes, flesh and skin, 8 g oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, 5 g onions, which cooks down to about 100 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Wheat flour, whole-grain, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 168893
- Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170026
- Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 172370
- Onions, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170000
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
