Kaju katli vs shrikhand: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick shrikhand; for muscle gain shrikhand does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Kaju katli | Shrikhand |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 pieces | 1 katori · 120 g |
| Calories | 129 kcal | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 4 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.1 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 49% | 23% |
What the numbers say
- Shrikhand has 31 kcal more a serving than kaju katli. One serving of shrikhand has the calories of about 1.2 servings of kaju katli.
- Shrikhand has more protein: 8 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, shrikhand wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: kaju katli is vegan and shrikhand is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Shrikhand, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Shrikhand, 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.