Calories in Jowar roti: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of jowar roti (1 roti, about 40 g) has 136 kcal, with 3.2 g protein, 29.1 g carbohydrate and 1.3 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 341 kcal. That is 2.4 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (40 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 136 kcal | 341 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 72.8 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g | 3.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 6.3 g |
Serving: 1 roti, about 40 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
Jowar roti is a thin round of sorghum flour pressed by hand, a bit crumbly and a little smaller than a wheat roti. About 40 g is one.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 136 kcal, one serving is about 9 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 11 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Jowar is a good swap for one of your daily rotis, especially at dinner. Most people who try it find it keeps them full for a good stretch.
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: Methi thepla, Roti (chapati) and Plain paratha.
How cooking changes the number
It is made without fat, cooked dry on a tawa, so the number stays low. Fresh jowar roti is best eaten hot because it dries and cracks as it cools.
A swap to try
Try Bajra roti. Bajra roti is another millet option, and a lot of homes in winter alternate it with jowar. Bajra roti (1 roti, about 45 g) comes to 171 kcal, which is 35 kcal more than 136 for jowar roti, but it brings something different to the plate.
Who might want to watch it
People with gluten sensitivity may find jowar easier than wheat, but check the flour is not mixed with wheat. Your doctor can advise on coeliac disease.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra roti | 1 roti, about 45 g | 171 | 4.3 g |
| Methi thepla | 1 thepla, about 45 g | 149 | 4.7 g |
| Roti (chapati) | 1 roti, about 40 g | 120 | 3.1 g |
| Plain paratha | 1 paratha, about 60 g | 196 | 3.8 g |
| Puri | 2 puri, about 50 g | 205 | 3.4 g |
| Aloo paratha | 1 paratha, about 100 g | 240 | 6.1 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 sorghum flour, whole-grain, which cooks down to about 40 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Sorghum flour, whole-grain, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 168943
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.
