Matar paneer vs moong dal: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick moong dal; for muscle gain matar paneer does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Matar paneer | Moong dal |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 270 kcal | 176 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.2 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 62% | 27% |
What the numbers say
- Matar paneer has 94 kcal more a serving than moong dal. One serving of matar paneer has the calories of about 1.5 servings of moong dal.
- Matar paneer has more protein: 14 g vs 9 g.
- For protein per calorie, matar paneer wins with 5.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: matar paneer is vegetarian and moong dal is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Moong dal, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Matar paneer, 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.