Mutton curry vs paneer butter masala: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mutton curry; for muscle gain mutton curry does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Mutton curry | Paneer butter masala |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 200 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 327 kcal | 304 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 16 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 24 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 7.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 65% | 72% |
What the numbers say
- Mutton curry has 23 kcal more a serving than paneer butter masala. One serving of mutton curry has the calories of about 1.1 servings of paneer butter masala.
- Mutton curry has more protein: 24 g vs 16 g.
- For protein per calorie, mutton curry wins with 7.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: mutton curry is non-veg and paneer butter masala is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mutton curry, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Mutton curry, 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.