Chole vs matar paneer: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick matar paneer; for muscle gain matar paneer does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chole | Matar paneer |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 230 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 14 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 19 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 34% | 62% |
What the numbers say
- Matar paneer has 40 kcal more a serving than chole. One serving of matar paneer has the calories of about 1.2 servings of chole.
- Matar paneer has more protein: 14 g vs 9 g.
- For protein per calorie, matar paneer wins with 5.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: chole is vegan and matar paneer is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Matar paneer, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Matar paneer, 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.