Rice or Roti for Weight Loss: What Is Better for Dinner?
Rice or roti (chapati)
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Roughly saying, there is not plenty of difference in the nutritional value of rice and roti. Both are obtained by processing grains and the sole major difference is the content of sodium
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Nutritional value
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Roti is made from wheat so it has more nutrients when compared to rice. A small 6-inch roti contains almost 71 calories, 3 gm protein, 0.4 gm fat, and 15 gm carbohydrates.
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Which is a better choice
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Rice and roti, both have their own set of health benefits. On one hand, rice and dal when taken contain all amino acids and create a complete source of protein, which is missing in several plant-based food items.
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Quantity of rice and roti to have
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When compared to rice, roti is more filling. Rice does not give the same satiety as two Rotis would give. This is due to rice having fewer dietary fiber, protein, and fat when compared to wheat.