Gobi manchurian vs veg spring roll: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg spring roll; for muscle gain gobi manchurian does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gobi manchurian | Veg spring roll |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 2 rolls |
| Calories | 241 kcal | 231 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 57% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 241 vs 231 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 4 g).
- For protein per calorie, gobi manchurian wins with 1.8 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg spring roll, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Gobi manchurian, 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.