Bread pakora vs veg hakka noodles: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bread pakora; for muscle gain veg hakka noodles does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bread pakora | Veg hakka noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 piece | 1 plate |
| Calories | 294 kcal | 394 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 60 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 38% | 29% |
What the numbers say
- Veg hakka noodles has 100 kcal more a serving than bread pakora. One serving of veg hakka noodles has the calories of about 1.3 servings of bread pakora.
- Protein is about the same (9 vs 10 g).
- For protein per calorie, bread pakora wins with 2.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bread pakora, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Veg hakka noodles, 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.