Aloo tikki vs misal pav: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick misal pav; for muscle gain misal pav does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo tikki | Misal pav |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 tikki | 1 plate (2 pav) |
| Calories | 213 kcal | 437 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 16 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | 57 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 3.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 44% | 30% |
What the numbers say
- Misal pav has 224 kcal more a serving than aloo tikki. One serving of misal pav has the calories of about 2.1 servings of aloo tikki.
- Misal pav has more protein: 16 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, misal pav wins with 3.8 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Misal pav, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Misal pav, 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.