How many calories does one Cheese Paratha have?

One Cheese Paratha gives 166 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 68 calories, proteins account for 30 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 71 calories.  One Cheese Paratha provides about 8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Cheese Paratha recipe. An easy but irresistible paratha that is made of everyday ingredients, the Cheese Paratha is an all-time favourite with cheese-lovers, especially kids. A stuffing of cheese perked up with coriander and spice powders gives these whole wheat parathas a tasty and gooey centre. You must enjoy this delectable dish immediately on preparation if you want to experience the joy of biting into the freshly molten cheese, because it tends to get chewy after a while. Accompany this Cheese Paratha with a bowl of Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup and Pasta Salad to create an authentic mini meal that will be enjoyed by young and old alike. Enjoy how to make Cheese Paratha recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.

Is Cheese Paratha healthy? 

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

2. Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

3. Peanut Oil : Peanut oil has the highest amount of MUFA (around 49%) amongst all the other remaining common cooking oils. The remaining 51% is PUFA and SFA. Most households in western Indian use peanut oil as a cooking medium. If you have to choose amongst the cooking oils, after avocado oil and coconut oil, this oil gets a spot-on. But when compared to other MUFA based oils, this oil is considered to be high in omega-6 fatty acids, which often may tend to harm your body without you realizing it. Read the super article of  which oil is the healthiest avoid vegetable oil. 

What's the problem?

1. Processed Cheese : Switch from processed cheese to block cheese as that is healthy. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Cheese Paratha?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. We have used processed cheese in the reicpe and that is not healthy. Also cheese has high fat levels which will not work for diabetics and weight loss. 

Switch to healthy parathas given below.

Healthy paratha recipes like yellow moong dal and spring onion paratha made with whole wheat flour + yellow moong dal. Paushtic parathas, Green Moong Dal and Spring Onion Paratha recipe are another option. 

Green Moong Dal and Spring Onion Paratha

Can healthy individuals have Cheese Paratha?

No, there are much healthier parathas to choose from. 

Cheese Paratha is high in

1. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults.

2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 166 calories that come from Cheese Paratha?

Walking (6 kmph) = 50 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 17 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 22 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 28 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.