Matar mushroom vs methi malai matar: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick matar mushroom; for muscle gain methi malai matar does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Matar mushroom | Methi malai matar |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 128 kcal | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 13 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.3 g | 2.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 42% | 61% |
What the numbers say
- Methi malai matar has 94 kcal more a serving than matar mushroom. One serving of methi malai matar has the calories of about 1.7 servings of matar mushroom.
- Protein is about the same (6 vs 7 g).
- For protein per calorie, matar mushroom wins with 4.3 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: matar mushroom is vegan and methi malai matar is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Matar mushroom, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Methi malai matar, 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.