"High protein" is printed on a lot of packs these days. But a flour with 14 g of protein per 100 g and one with 46 g are very different products, even if both use the same words on the front. This page helps you look past the marketing and judge a high protein atta by the numbers.
Start with the baseline: regular atta
To judge "high", you need a reference point. Regular whole wheat atta, the kind you get from a local chakki, has roughly 10–12 g of protein per 100 g. Maida is a little lower. Wheat is a useful protein source because we eat so much of it, but gram for gram it is modest.
So any atta claiming to be high in protein should be meaningfully above that baseline, not just a gram or two. A difference of one or two grams per 100 g barely changes what reaches your plate, so it is worth checking before you pay a premium.
How to read the nutrition label
Turn the pack over and find the nutrition information table. Here is what to check:
- "Per 100 g" column. Always compare per 100 g, not "per serving", because serving sizes differ between brands.
- Protein in grams. This is your main number.
- Ingredient list. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. Look for whole wheat plus the protein sources used.
- Vegetarian mark. The green dot tells you it is vegetarian.
- Net weight and price. Needed to work out value, covered further below.
A simple way to classify protein levels
There is no single official cut-off for "high protein atta" that shoppers can use, so here is a practical way to think about it:
| Protein per 100 g | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 10–12 g | Regular whole wheat atta |
| 13–20 g | A mild boost, often from added pulses or multigrains |
| 20–35 g | A clear upgrade; noticeable difference per roti |
| 35 g and above | Very high protein; each roti can rival an egg or more |
28 Grains atta sits at 46 g per 100 g, around four times regular atta.
From label to plate: the roti math
A medium roti uses roughly 30 g of flour. Multiply the protein per gram by 30 and you get the protein per roti:
- Regular atta (11 g/100 g): about 3.3 g per roti
- Mild boost atta (16 g/100 g): about 4.8 g per roti
- 28 Grains protein atta (46 g/100 g): about 13.8 g per roti
Over a day with four rotis, that is the difference between roughly 13 g and 55 g of protein from roti alone. For many adults, a rough guideline is around 0.8 g of protein per kg of body weight each day, so this is a big share. Our page on how much protein is in a roti goes deeper.
Where does the extra protein come from?
High protein attas get their protein from concentrated sources blended into wheat. Common plant sources include wheat protein, soya and pulses such as chana. 28 Grains uses whole wheat blended with plant-protein sources, keeping the product 100% vegetarian and plant-based.
If you follow a specific diet or have allergies (for example to soya or gluten), read the ingredient list carefully. High protein wheat-based attas contain gluten and are not suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Beyond protein: other things to check
- Softness: very high protein flours may need extra water and a 10–15 minute rest to make soft rotis.
- Taste: a whole wheat base keeps the familiar flavour.
- Price per kg: 28 Grains starts from ₹230 per kg; compare what you pay per gram of protein on our price page.
- Pack sizes: 1 kg to try, 5 kg or 10 kg for regular use.
Is high protein atta right for you?
For most healthy adults, getting more protein from everyday food is a sensible goal, and it can support fitness, fullness and overall nutrition. People with kidney disease, and anyone told by a doctor to limit protein, should consult their doctor or dietitian first. Pregnant women and people with diabetes or PCOS should also discuss diet changes with their healthcare provider.
Ready to try? Shop high protein atta, or contact us for bulk supply. New to the topic? Our protein atta guide and benefits page are good next reads.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a high protein atta?
Regular whole wheat atta has about 10–12 g protein per 100 g. An atta well above that, such as 20 g or more per 100 g, gives a clear boost; 28 Grains protein atta has 46 g per 100 g.
Should I compare protein per serving or per 100 g?
Compare per 100 g. Serving sizes differ between brands, so per-100 g figures are the only fair comparison.
Is high protein atta gluten-free?
Wheat-based high protein attas, including ours, contain gluten. They are not suitable for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance.
How much protein does a high protein atta roti give?
A roti made with about 30 g of 28 Grains atta gives roughly 13–14 g of protein, compared with about 3 g from regular atta.