Amritsari kulcha vs bhatura: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bhatura; for muscle gain amritsari kulcha does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Amritsari kulcha | Bhatura |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 kulcha | 1 bhatura |
| Calories | 342 kcal | 324 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 60 g | 45 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 19% | 36% |
What the numbers say
- Amritsari kulcha has 18 kcal more a serving than bhatura. One serving of amritsari kulcha has the calories of about 1.1 servings of bhatura.
- Amritsari kulcha has more protein: 8 g vs 6 g.
- For protein per calorie, amritsari kulcha wins with 2.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bhatura, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Amritsari kulcha, 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.