Lemon rice vs moong dal khichdi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick moong dal khichdi; for muscle gain moong dal khichdi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Lemon rice | Moong dal khichdi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 180 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 306 kcal | 271 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 45 g | 45 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 32% | 19% |
What the numbers say
- Lemon rice has 35 kcal more a serving than moong dal khichdi. One serving of lemon rice has the calories of about 1.1 servings of moong dal khichdi.
- Moong dal khichdi has more protein: 9 g vs 7 g.
- For protein per calorie, moong dal khichdi wins with 3.4 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: lemon rice is vegan and moong dal khichdi is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Moong dal khichdi, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Moong dal khichdi, 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.