Chole bhature vs rajma chawal: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick rajma chawal; for muscle gain chole bhature does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chole bhature | Rajma chawal |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate (2 bhature) | 1 plate |
| Calories | 878 kcal | 469 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 17 g |
| Carbs | 120 g | 86 g |
| Fat | 35 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 35% | 10% |
What the numbers say
- Chole bhature has 409 kcal more a serving than rajma chawal. One serving of chole bhature has the calories of about 1.9 servings of rajma chawal.
- Chole bhature has more protein: 22 g vs 17 g.
- For protein per calorie, rajma chawal wins with 3.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: chole bhature is vegetarian and rajma chawal is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Rajma chawal, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chole bhature, 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.