Curd rice vs plain rice: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick plain rice; for muscle gain curd rice does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Curd rice | Plain rice |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 200 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 231 kcal | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g | 42 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 21% | 0% |
What the numbers say
- Curd rice has 36 kcal more a serving than plain rice. One serving of curd rice has the calories of about 1.2 servings of plain rice.
- Protein is about the same (6 vs 5 g).
- For protein per calorie, curd rice wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: curd rice is vegetarian and plain rice is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Plain rice, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Curd rice, 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.