How much protein is in Chapati/Roti?

5.9g per 100 g, or 2.1g in a 1 chapati serving — 2.9g of protein per 100 kcal.

Is Chapati/Roti vegetarian?

Yes — Chapati/Roti is vegetarian.

Can I log Chapati/Roti in IRONSLOG?

Yes — Chapati/Roti is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.

Food

Chapati/Roti: Calories, Protein & Macros

Last updated 26 July 2026

A 1 chapati serving of Chapati/Roti has 73 kcal, 2.1g protein, 12.8g carbs and 1.3g fat — 2.9g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a vegetarian cooked dish from the breads group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.

What's in a standard serving of Chapati/Roti?

A 1 chapati serving has 73 kcal, 2.1g protein, 12.8g carbohydrate, 1.3g fat and 2.3g fiber. Per 100 g it's 202.3 kcal, 5.9g protein, 35.6g carbs and 3.6g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.

How does Chapati/Roti fit a cut vs a bulk?

At 2.9g of protein per 100 kcal, Chapati/Roti is more calorie-dense than protein-dense — on a calorie deficit (a cut) it's worth measuring the portion carefully so it doesn't crowd out higher-protein foods within a fixed calorie budget. On a calorie surplus (a bulk) that same calorie density is an advantage — it's an easy way to add calories without needing a large plate.

How much Chapati/Roti should I eat?

The dataset's reference serving is 1 chapati (36 g), giving the 73 kcal and 2.1g protein above. Most people fit 1-2 servings into a single meal depending on the rest of the plate and their daily calorie target — log the actual amount eaten in IRONSLOG rather than assuming one fixed serving every time.

What can I swap for Chapati/Roti?

Naan — vegetarian, 286 kcal per 100 g, 2.8g protein per 100 kcal
Potato parantha/paratha — vegetarian, 205 kcal per 100 g, 1.8g protein per 100 kcal
Plain parantha/paratha — vegetarian, 298 kcal per 100 g, 1.7g protein per 100 kcal

Chapati/Roti — macros per 1 chapati and per 100 g
Metric	Per 1 chapati	Per 100 g
Calories	73 kcal	202.3 kcal
Protein	2.1 g	5.9 g
Carbohydrate	12.8 g	35.6 g
Fat	1.3 g	3.6 g
Fiber	2.3 g	6.3 g
Protein per 100 kcal	2.9 g	2.9 g

Key takeaways

A 1 chapati serving of Chapati/Roti has 73 kcal and 2.1g protein.
Chapati/Roti carries 2.9g of protein per 100 kcal — more calorie-dense than protein-dense.
It's a vegetarian cooked dish in the breads group.
Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.