Flaky Layered Paratha Flatbread
Indian paratha is the flaky, crisp breakfast bread: wheat dough rolled and folded with layers of ghee or oil and browned on a griddle until golden and flaky. It has a medium glycemic index (clinically reviewed estimate ≈62) and gives filling winter energy that calls for moderation.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Keep to one medium paratha with Greek yoghurt or boiled eggs and fresh vegetables, and avoid parathas stuffed with fried potato.
Best preparation methods
Make paratha with wholewheat flour and light brushes of natural ghee or olive oil instead of hydrogenated vegetable ghee.
Important Nutritional Note
Layering with fat gives a lovely taste and slightly slows absorption, but doubles the calories and saturated fat, so people with heart disease or diabetes should keep to one.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (80 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 344 kcal | 275.2 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 35 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 12 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.3 g | 2.6 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Breads & pastries with a glycemic index (16), it ranks 9 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is paratha suitable for people with diabetes?
Its glycemic index is medium (≈62), but it is high in calories and fat, so replace it with dry roti day to day and keep paratha for special occasions.
How many calories are in a typical Indian paratha (80 g)?
One paratha contains about 275 kcal, 5 g of protein, 12 g of fat and around 35 g of starch.
What is a stuffed paratha (aloo paratha)?
A paratha stuffed with spiced potato; it is very rich and starchy, and one can exceed 380 kcal.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.