Besan ladoo vs gulab jamun: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick besan ladoo; for muscle gain gulab jamun does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Besan ladoo | Gulab jamun |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 ladoo | 2 pieces |
| Calories | 176 kcal | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 36 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 19 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 51% |
What the numbers say
- Gulab jamun has 164 kcal more a serving than besan ladoo. One serving of gulab jamun has the calories of about 1.9 servings of besan ladoo.
- Gulab jamun has more protein: 5 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, besan ladoo wins with 1.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Besan ladoo, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Gulab jamun, 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.