Chapati (roti) calories
चपाती
Thin, unleavened whole wheat flatbread cooked on a dry griddle (tawa), eaten with vegetable sabzi, dal or curry at most Indian home meals.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Chapati (roti) (2 chapatis with 1 bowl of mixed vegetable sabzi) has about 340 kcal. Most servings fall between 250 and 550 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 44 g
- Fat
- 14 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 2 chapatis with 1 bowl of mixed vegetable sabzi, about 270 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g | 51% |
| Fat | 14 g | 37% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| 1 chapati only, about 40 g | 80 kcal |
| 2 chapatis with ghee and sabzi | 420 kcal |
| 3 chapatis with sabzi and dal | 630 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Each chapati has about 80 kcal, mostly carbs from whole wheat flour.
- Ghee brushed on top adds about 40 kcal per teaspoon.
- The oil in the sabzi gives most of the fat.
How to make it lighter
- Skip the ghee on top, or use only a little.
- Fill half of the plate with sabzi or salad.
- Add dal or curd for protein.
How to log Chapati (roti) in Nibbs
Note the number of chapatis and whether they have ghee, then log the sabzi as its own item. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Chapati (roti) calorie questions
How many calories are in 1 chapati?
A medium chapati (about 40 g) without ghee has about 80 kcal. With 1 teaspoon of ghee, it has about 120 kcal.
How many calories are in chapati with sabzi?
A meal of 2 chapatis and a bowl of mixed vegetable sabzi has about 340 kcal. A bowl of dal adds about 200 kcal.
Is chapati the same as roti canai?
No. Chapati is a thin whole wheat flatbread cooked without oil. Roti canai is a flaky, layered flatbread made with white flour and fried with oil or ghee, so it has more calories.
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