Aloo matar vs chilli paneer: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chilli paneer; for muscle gain chilli paneer does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo matar | Chilli paneer |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 plate · 180 g |
| Calories | 175 kcal | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 20 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 33 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 4.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 31% | 69% |
What the numbers say
- Chilli paneer has 255 kcal more a serving than aloo matar. One serving of chilli paneer has the calories of about 2.5 servings of aloo matar.
- Chilli paneer has more protein: 20 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, chilli paneer wins with 4.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: aloo matar is vegan and chilli paneer is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chilli paneer, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chilli paneer, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.