Matar mushroom vs mushroom masala: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mushroom masala; for muscle gain matar mushroom does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Matar mushroom | Mushroom masala |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 128 kcal | 109 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 13 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 7 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.3 g | 3.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 42% | 58% |
What the numbers say
- Matar mushroom has 19 kcal more a serving than mushroom masala. One serving of matar mushroom has the calories of about 1.2 servings of mushroom masala.
- Matar mushroom has more protein: 6 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, matar mushroom wins with 4.3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mushroom masala, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Matar mushroom, 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.