Every Indian household has had some version of the roti-vs-rice argument, usually framed as one being "better" than the other for weight loss. The honest answer is that gram for gram, cooked, they're closer than people think — and the bigger factor is almost always what else is on the plate.
One medium roti, whole wheat, about 40g, runs roughly 100-120 calories, with about 3g of protein, 18-20g of carbs, and 2-3g of fat, mostly from the ghee it's often cooked with. A standard katori of cooked white rice, roughly 150g, runs close to 190-200 calories, with about 4g of protein and 42-45g of carbs, with minimal fat unless it's been tempered.
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