Bisi bele bath vs plain rice: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bisi bele bath; 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 | Plain rice |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 320 kcal | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 51 g | 42 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 25% | 0% |
What the numbers say
- Bisi bele bath has 125 kcal more a serving than plain rice. One serving of bisi bele bath has the calories of about 1.6 servings of plain rice.
- Bisi bele bath has more protein: 9 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, bisi bele bath wins with 2.8 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: bisi bele bath is vegetarian and plain rice is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bisi bele bath, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Bisi bele bath, 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.