Bhel puri vs egg roll: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick egg roll; for muscle gain egg roll does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhel puri | Egg roll |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 roll |
| Calories | 212 kcal | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 47 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 16 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 21% | 37% |
What the numbers say
- Egg roll has 168 kcal more a serving than bhel puri. One serving of egg roll has the calories of about 1.8 servings of bhel puri.
- Egg roll has more protein: 13 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, egg roll wins with 3.3 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: bhel puri is vegan and egg roll is eggetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Egg roll, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Egg roll, 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.