Gobi manchurian vs kachori: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gobi manchurian; for muscle gain kachori does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gobi manchurian | Kachori |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 kachori |
| Calories | 241 kcal | 248 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 57% | 45% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 241 vs 248 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 5 g).
- For protein per calorie, kachori wins with 2.2 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Gobi manchurian, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Kachori, 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.