Besan chilla vs veg sandwich: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick besan chilla; for muscle gain besan chilla does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Besan chilla | Veg sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 chilla | 1 sandwich |
| Calories | 239 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 30% | 28% |
What the numbers say
- Besan chilla has 60 kcal more a serving than veg sandwich. One serving of besan chilla has the calories of about 1.3 servings of veg sandwich.
- Besan chilla has more protein: 11 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, besan chilla wins with 4.7 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: besan chilla is vegan and veg sandwich is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Besan chilla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Besan chilla, 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.