Chole bhature vs veg thali: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg thali; 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 | Veg thali |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate (2 bhature) | 1 thali |
| Calories | 878 kcal | 744 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 23 g |
| Carbs | 120 g | 113 g |
| Fat | 35 g | 20 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 3.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 35% | 24% |
What the numbers say
- Chole bhature has 134 kcal more a serving than veg thali. One serving of chole bhature has the calories of about 1.2 servings of veg thali.
- Protein is about the same (22 vs 23 g).
- For protein per calorie, veg thali wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg thali, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chole bhature, 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.