Keema matar vs machher jhol: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick machher jhol; for muscle gain keema matar does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Keema matar | Machher jhol |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 180 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 343 kcal | 242 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 21 g |
| Carbs | 11 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 23 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.2 g | 8.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 60% | 46% |
What the numbers say
- Keema matar has 101 kcal more a serving than machher jhol. One serving of keema matar has the calories of about 1.4 servings of machher jhol.
- Protein is about the same (21 vs 21 g).
- For protein per calorie, machher jhol wins with 8.8 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Machher jhol, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Keema matar, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.