Dum aloo vs methi malai matar: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick methi malai matar; for muscle gain methi malai matar does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Dum aloo | Methi malai matar |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 212 kcal | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 61% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 212 vs 222 kcal a serving.
- Methi malai matar has more protein: 7 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, methi malai matar wins with 2.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Methi malai matar, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Methi malai matar, 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.