Gajar ka halwa vs jalebi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gajar ka halwa; for muscle gain gajar ka halwa does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gajar ka halwa | Jalebi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 120 g | 2 pieces · 50 g |
| Calories | 306 kcal | 243 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 36 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 48% | 38% |
What the numbers say
- Gajar ka halwa has 63 kcal more a serving than jalebi. One serving of gajar ka halwa has the calories of about 1.3 servings of jalebi.
- Gajar ka halwa has more protein: 5 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, gajar ka halwa wins with 1.7 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: gajar ka halwa is vegetarian and jalebi is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Gajar ka halwa, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Gajar ka halwa, 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.