Aloo methi vs patta gobi sabzi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick patta gobi sabzi; for muscle gain aloo methi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo methi | Patta gobi sabzi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 120 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 143 kcal | 94 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 17 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 41% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Aloo methi has 49 kcal more a serving than patta gobi sabzi. One serving of aloo methi has the calories of about 1.5 servings of patta gobi sabzi.
- Aloo methi has more protein: 4 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, aloo methi wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Patta gobi sabzi, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Aloo methi, 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.