Matar paneer vs palak paneer: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick palak paneer; 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 | Palak paneer |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 270 kcal | 247 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g | 15 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 19 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.2 g | 5.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 62% | 68% |
What the numbers say
- Matar paneer has 23 kcal more a serving than palak paneer. One serving of matar paneer has the calories of about 1.1 servings of palak paneer.
- Protein is about the same (14 vs 15 g).
- For protein per calorie, palak paneer wins with 5.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Palak paneer, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Matar paneer, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.