Chana dal fry vs lobia curry: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick lobia curry; for muscle gain lobia curry does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chana dal fry | Lobia curry |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 181 kcal | 208 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.3 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 34% | 24% |
What the numbers say
- Lobia curry has 27 kcal more a serving than chana dal fry. One serving of lobia curry has the calories of about 1.1 servings of chana dal fry.
- Lobia curry has more protein: 10 g vs 8 g.
- For protein per calorie, lobia curry wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: chana dal fry is vegetarian and lobia curry is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Lobia curry, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Lobia curry, 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.