Egg roll vs veg cutlet: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick egg roll; for muscle gain egg roll does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Egg roll | Veg cutlet |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 roll | 2 cutlets |
| Calories | 380 kcal | 183 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 47 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 37% | 51% |
What the numbers say
- Egg roll has 197 kcal more a serving than veg cutlet. One serving of egg roll has the calories of about 2.1 servings of veg cutlet.
- Egg roll has more protein: 13 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, egg roll wins with 3.3 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: egg roll is eggetarian and veg cutlet is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Egg roll, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Egg roll, 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.