Potato parantha/paratha (Aloo ka parantha/paratha) — nutrition facts and gut health info
Breads

Potato parantha/paratha (Aloo ka parantha/paratha)

Also called: potato parantha, aloo paratha, aloo ka parantha, aloo parotha, aloo paratha (stuffed), potato paratha, aloo parantha, aloo parota, aloo paratha stuffed

Aloo paratha is that proper North Indian comfort food — warm, stuffed, and full of desi ghee vibes. You’ll find it on lazy Sunday breakfasts, hostel mess menus, or tucked into a tiffin with achar and dahi. The spiced potato filling makes every bite soft, hearty, and a little addictive.

246 kcal
4.4g Protein
28.7g Carbs
12.2g Fat

Per 1 parantha (120g)

Calorie Breakdown

7%
47%
45%
Protein Carbs Fat

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Per parantha (120g) Per 100g
Calories 246 kcal 205 kcal
Protein 4.4g 3.7g
Carbohydrates 28.7g 23.9g
Fat 12.2g 10.2g
Fiber 5g 4.2g
Sugar 1.4g 1.2g
Micronutrients (per 100g)
Sodium 127.2 mg
Calcium 17.38 mg
Iron 1.52 mg
Vitamin C 7.98 mg
Folate 14.96 µg

What Goes Into It

Per serving (1 parantha)

Whole wheat flour 26.7g
Potatoes 26.7g
Green chilli 1.1g
Coriander leaves 0.3g
Onion 8.3g
Garam masala powder 0.4g
Red chilli powder 0.4g
Fat 10g
Salt 0.2g
Salt 0.4g
Amchur powder 0.8g

gastroenterology Gut Health Insight

This paratha brings a nice mix of whole wheat fiber and potato starch, so it can keep you full and support smoother digestion compared to plain refined breads. The onion, coriander, chilli, and amchur add a bit of digestive kick — hinglish mein bolen toh, it doesn’t just taste masaledar, it helps get the juices flowing too. If your stomach feels a little heavy after paratha, pair it with dahi or chaas; the cool probiotics and extra moisture make it gentler on the gut. A small tip: cook it with just enough fat, because too much oil can make this otherwise wholesome meal feel heavy.

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Nutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Values are approximate and may vary with preparation method.