Calories in Whole-wheat roti / chapati
One piece of Whole-wheat roti / chapati is about 40 g, which comes to 119 kcal and 3.9 g of protein — roughly 8% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Whole-wheat roti / chapati nutrition
| Per | 1 piece (40 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 119 kcal | 297 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 58.0 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Fibre | 2.0 g | 4.9 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 A023 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is an ordinary everyday food.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Methi thepla — 119 kcal per piece
- Plain paratha — 180 kcal per piece
- Bajra roti — 137 kcal per piece
- Jowar bhakri — 127 kcal per piece
Common questions
How many calories in 1 piece of Whole-wheat roti / chapati?
About 119 kcal per piece (40 g), and 297 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Whole-wheat roti / chapati?
About 3.9 g per piece, which is 9.8 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.