Dal tadka vs rajma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick rajma; for muscle gain rajma does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Dal tadka | Rajma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 174 kcal | 209 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 11 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 30 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.6 g | 5.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 29% | 23% |
What the numbers say
- Rajma has 35 kcal more a serving than dal tadka. One serving of rajma has the calories of about 1.2 servings of dal tadka.
- Rajma has more protein: 11 g vs 8 g.
- For protein per calorie, rajma wins with 5.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: dal tadka is vegetarian and rajma is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Rajma, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Rajma, 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.