Bhuna gosht vs nihari: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bhuna gosht; for muscle gain nihari does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhuna gosht | Nihari |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 180 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 386 kcal | 387 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 6 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 29 g | 27 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 67% | 63% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 386 vs 387 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (26 vs 26 g).
- For protein per calorie, nihari wins with 6.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bhuna gosht, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Nihari, 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.