Breakfast staples

Plain Paratha (Whole Wheat Flatbread)

per 1 paratha (~60g)

0.3–0.8gsugar
0.3gnatural sugar
18–22gtotal carbs
Lowglycemic index

What does this mean?

2% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

2.2calories from this sugar
<1 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
<1 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

A plain paratha is a pan-fried whole-wheat flatbread with no filling — sugar content stays close to zero, the same as any plain roti or chapati made from the same dough.

Pairs well with: Pairs well with curd or a vegetable side to add protein and fiber alongside the wheat flatbread.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: Nutrition-app estimates and typical home-style recipe proportions — no packaged label exists for this homemade dish; figure varies by household recipe and portion size. Total carbs: nutrition-app estimates for one plain paratha. GI: classified low relative to the other breakfast staples here, per the site's glycemic index guide, since fiber-intact whole wheat digests more gently than refined-rice dishes. (last verified 2026-08-28)