Bisi bele bath vs veg biryani: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bisi bele bath; for muscle gain veg biryani does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bisi bele bath | Veg biryani |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 plate |
| Calories | 320 kcal | 401 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 51 g | 65 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 11 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Calories from fat | 25% | 26% |
What the numbers say
- Veg biryani has 81 kcal more a serving than bisi bele bath. One serving of veg biryani has the calories of about 1.3 servings of bisi bele bath.
- Protein is about the same (9 vs 8 g).
- For protein per calorie, bisi bele bath wins with 2.8 g per 100 kcal.
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: Veg biryani, 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.