Aloo matar vs veg kolhapuri: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick aloo matar; for muscle gain veg kolhapuri does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo matar | Veg kolhapuri |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 175 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 31% | 59% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 175 vs 179 kcal a serving.
- Aloo matar has more protein: 5 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, aloo matar wins with 2.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Aloo matar, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Veg kolhapuri, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.