Bhuna gosht vs goan fish curry: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick goan fish curry; for muscle gain bhuna gosht does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhuna gosht | Goan fish curry |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 180 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 386 kcal | 317 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 27 g |
| Carbs | 6 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 29 g | 22 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.6 g | 8.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 67% | 64% |
What the numbers say
- Bhuna gosht has 69 kcal more a serving than goan fish curry. One serving of bhuna gosht has the calories of about 1.2 servings of goan fish curry.
- Protein is about the same (26 vs 27 g).
- For protein per calorie, goan fish curry wins with 8.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Goan fish curry, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Bhuna gosht, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.