How Many Calories Does Eating 1 Paratha Provides You | Paratha Calories

Paratha is quite heavy and it is one of the most commonly eaten breakfast cereal in Pakistan and India.
But eating them regularly raises some concerns because paratha calories are high. So those, who are on a weight loss diet needs to avoid eating them.
This article enlists paratha calories and complete nutrition profile of whole wheat paratha.

paratha calories

What Many Calories Does Eating 1 Paratha Provides You

Complete nutrition profile of whole wheat paratha is given below. Paratha calories are also mentioned.

Paratha calories:

258 calories are found in 1 paratha.

Fat, protein, and carbohydrates are macronutrients which means they provide you energy. Vitamins and minerals such as sodium and magnesium does not provide you energy or calories.

In 1 paratha 56% carbohydrates, 36% fat and 8 % protein is present therefore it is a high carbs, moderate fat and a low protein food.

Paratha is an excellent source of B vitamins, sodium, manganese and fiber.

Total fat : 

10 g or 13% DV

Saturated fat : 

4.6 g or 23% DV

Trans fat : 

0 mg or 0%

Cholesterol : 

1 mg or 0% DV

Carbohydrates: 

36 g or 13% DV

Fiber

8 g or 27% DV

Sugar

3 g

Sucrose

1 g

Maltose

1 g

Starch

25 g

Protein

5 g or 10% DV

Vitamins

Vitamin A

5 IU or 0% DV

Vitamin C

0 mg or 0% DV

Thiamin or Vitamin B1

0.09 mg or 7% DV

Riboflavin or Vitamin B2

0.06 mg or 5% DV

Niacin or Vitamin B3

1.45 mg or 9% DV

Pantothenic Acid or Vitamin B5

0.37 mg or 7% DV

Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6

0.06 mg or 4% DV

Folate or Vitamin B9

8 mcg

Choline

5 mg or 1% DV

Vitamin B12

0 mcg or 0% DV

Vitamin D

0 IU or 0% DV

Vitamin E

1.07 mg or 7% DV

Vitamin K

3 mcg or 2% DV

Minerals

Calcium

20 mg or 2% DV

Iron

1 mg or 7% DV

Potassium

110 mg or 2% DV

Phosphorous

95 mg or 8% DV

Potassium

110 mg or 2% DV

Sodium

357 mg or 16% DV

Zinc

0.65 mg or 6% DV

Copper

0.12 mg or 13% DV

Manganese

0.8 mg or 36% DV

Selenium

6 mcg or 10%

Summary

1 paratha provides 258 calories and 13% DV total fat and 23% DV saturated fat but 0% trans fat and cholesterol. It also provides sodium equal to 16% DV and 13% DV carbs with 27% DV dietary fiber. Paratha calories are high so they are needed to be eaten in moderation. They are also an excellent source of B vitamins, manganese, fiber and sodium. But they do not contain vitamin C , and vitamin D. In addition they have moderate fat content with no trans fat but high saturated fat. Paratha calories are due to their high carbs amount. They are an excellent source of carbs as well. Out of three macronutrients, they provides carbs in highest amount, followed by fat in moderate amount and then protein in lowest amount.

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