Kachori vs veg hakka noodles: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick kachori; for muscle gain veg hakka noodles does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Kachori | Veg hakka noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 kachori | 1 plate |
| Calories | 248 kcal | 394 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 60 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.2 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 45% | 29% |
What the numbers say
- Veg hakka noodles has 146 kcal more a serving than kachori. One serving of veg hakka noodles has the calories of about 1.6 servings of kachori.
- Veg hakka noodles has more protein: 10 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, veg hakka noodles wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Kachori, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Veg hakka noodles, 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.