Dal tadka vs mutton curry: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mutton curry; for muscle gain mutton curry does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Dal tadka | Mutton curry |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 174 kcal | 327 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 24 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.6 g | 7.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 29% | 65% |
What the numbers say
- Mutton curry has 153 kcal more a serving than dal tadka. One serving of mutton curry has the calories of about 1.9 servings of dal tadka.
- Mutton curry has more protein: 24 g vs 8 g.
- For protein per calorie, mutton curry wins with 7.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: dal tadka is vegetarian and mutton curry is non-veg.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mutton curry, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Mutton 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.