Calories in Aloo Paratha
A typical aloo paratha (~120g) is approximately 290 kcal — potato-stuffed whole-wheat flatbread cooked with ghee.
Nutrition by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 aloo paratha (~120g) | 290 | 36 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
| 1 plain paratha (~80g) | 245 | 28 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| 2 aloo parathas | 580 | 72 | 14 | 26 | 8 |
| 100g aloo paratha | 242 | 30 | 5.8 | 10.8 | 3.3 |
Glycemic index
65
About these numbers
Aloo paratha combines two carb sources (wheat dough + potato filling) plus the ghee used in cooking, making it one of the most calorie-dense Indian breakfast items. A single paratha approaches 300 kcal; a typical 2-paratha breakfast is 580 kcal — substantial for a single meal.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories in aloo paratha?
- One typical aloo paratha (~120g) is approximately 290 kcal. Sized varies hugely — small parathas can be 180 kcal; large restaurant parathas reach 400 kcal.
- Is aloo paratha good for weight loss?
- Challenging. The combination of wheat + potato + ghee makes it calorie-dense. For weight loss, limit to 1 paratha per meal, reduce ghee, pair with curd (protein, satiety) and avoid second helpings.
- Is aloo paratha diabetes-friendly?
- Moderately challenging. GI ~65, GL per paratha is high (~25). Two parathas is a large glucose load. For T2D, limit to 1 paratha, pair with curd and sabzi.
- Lower-calorie version?
- Use minimal ghee (1 tsp), thinner roti dough, more vegetables in stuffing. Can cut calories by 30%.
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