Machher jhol vs mutton keema: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick machher jhol; for muscle gain mutton keema does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Machher jhol | Mutton keema |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 200 g | 1 katori · 180 g |
| Calories | 242 kcal | 354 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 22 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 26 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 67% |
What the numbers say
- Mutton keema has 112 kcal more a serving than machher jhol. One serving of mutton keema has the calories of about 1.5 servings of machher jhol.
- Protein is about the same (21 vs 22 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: Mutton keema, 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.