Gulab jamun vs jalebi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gulab jamun; for muscle gain gulab jamun does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gulab jamun | Jalebi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 pieces | 2 pieces · 50 g |
| Calories | 340 kcal | 243 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 36 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 38% |
What the numbers say
- Gulab jamun has 97 kcal more a serving than jalebi. One serving of gulab jamun has the calories of about 1.4 servings of jalebi.
- Gulab jamun has more protein: 5 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, gulab jamun wins with 1.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: gulab jamun is vegetarian and jalebi is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Gulab jamun, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Gulab jamun, 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.