Bisi bele bath vs moong dal khichdi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick moong dal khichdi; for muscle gain bisi bele bath does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bisi bele bath | Moong dal khichdi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 320 kcal | 271 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 51 g | 45 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 25% | 19% |
What the numbers say
- Bisi bele bath has 49 kcal more a serving than moong dal khichdi. One serving of bisi bele bath has the calories of about 1.2 servings of moong dal khichdi.
- Protein is about the same (9 vs 9 g).
- For protein per calorie, moong dal khichdi wins with 3.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Moong dal khichdi, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Bisi bele bath, 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.