Moong dal halwa vs seviyan kheer: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick seviyan kheer; for muscle gain moong dal halwa does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Moong dal halwa | Seviyan kheer |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 100 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 408 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 43 g | 34 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2 g | 2.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 49% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Moong dal halwa has 144 kcal more a serving than seviyan kheer. One serving of moong dal halwa has the calories of about 1.5 servings of seviyan kheer.
- Moong dal halwa has more protein: 8 g vs 6 g.
- For protein per calorie, seviyan kheer wins with 2.3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Seviyan kheer, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Moong dal halwa, 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.