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Plain chapati or roti bread
Calories & nutrition facts
commercially prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 297 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 23%
- Carbohydrate 41 g 15%
- Fat 7.5 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2 g 10%
- Fibre 4.9 g 18%
- Sugars 2.7 g —
- Sodium 409 mg 18%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.88 mg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.55 mg 46%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 6.8 mg 42%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.58 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.27 mg 16%
- Folate (B9) 61 µg 15%
Minerals
- Calcium 93 mg 7%
- Iron 3 mg 17%
- Magnesium 62 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 184 mg 15%
- Potassium 266 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.6 mg 14%
- Copper 0.25 mg 28%
- Manganese 1.3 mg 54%
- Selenium 53.7 µg 98%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 297 | 11 g | 42 g | 7.5 g |
| 1 × piece | 68 g | 202 | 7.7 g | 28 g | 5.1 g |
| 2 × piece | 136 g | 404 | 15 g | 56 g | 10 g |
| ½ × piece | 34 g | 101 | 3.8 g | 14 g | 2.5 g |
| 3 × piece | 204 g | 606 | 23 g | 85 g | 15 g |
| 4 × piece | 272 g | 808 | 31 g | 113 g | 20 g |
Similar foods
- Chapati or roti plain Indian bread307 kcal / 100 g
- Whole wheat chapati or roti breadcommercially prepared, frozen299 kcal / 100 g
- Chapati or roti whole wheat Indian bread303 kcal / 100 g
- Chapatti flat bread229 kcal / 100 g
- Flat wrap or tortilla breadcommercial, not further defined281 kcal / 100 g
- Plain naan breadcommercially prepared, refrigerated291 kcal / 100 g
- Whole wheat paratha breadcommercially prepared, frozen326 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Plain chapati or roti bread
How do you cook plain chapati or roti on the hob?
Heat a dry heavy frying pan until hot. Cook each rolled chapati for about 30 seconds on the first side, then flip and cook for 30–60 seconds, turning again briefly if needed, until brown spots appear and it puffs.
Why does chapati puff up, and how can you help it?
Steam trapped between the thin layers makes it puff. Roll the dough evenly, without thick edges, and cook it on a properly hot pan; pressing the edges gently with a clean cloth can help the steam spread.
How do you keep chapatis soft after cooking?
Stack them as they come off the pan and wrap the stack in a clean tea towel. The trapped warmth keeps them pliable; leave them covered until serving rather than letting them cool uncovered.
Can you freeze chapati or roti?
Yes. Cool them, separate each with baking paper, and seal the stack in a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in a dry hot pan, flipping until hot and soft, or thaw first and warm briefly.
What do you serve with plain chapati or roti?
It is useful for scooping up dal, chickpea curry, saag paneer or a dry vegetable sabzi. You can also wrap it around spiced potatoes, grilled vegetables or leftover curry.
How is chapati different from naan?
Chapati is usually an unleavened wholemeal flatbread cooked on a hot pan, while naan is leavened and often baked in a very hot oven or tandoor. Plain naan has 291 kcal per 100 g, compared with 297 kcal in plain chapati or roti.
How much energy is in one chapati?
A typical piece weighing 68 g provides 202 kcal. The amount can differ with the size of the bread and how much oil or ghee is used.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171844 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
