Aloo shimla mirch vs kerala veg stew: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick aloo shimla mirch; for muscle gain kerala veg stew does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo shimla mirch | Kerala veg stew |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 180 g |
| Calories | 128 kcal | 201 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 16 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 42% | 70% |
What the numbers say
- Kerala veg stew has 73 kcal more a serving than aloo shimla mirch. One serving of kerala veg stew has the calories of about 1.6 servings of aloo shimla mirch.
- Kerala veg stew has more protein: 4 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, kerala veg stew wins with 1.8 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Aloo shimla mirch, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Kerala veg stew, 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.