Mutton keema vs mutton korma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mutton keema; for muscle gain mutton korma does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Mutton keema | Mutton korma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 180 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 354 kcal | 426 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 26 g | 32 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 67% | 67% |
What the numbers say
- Mutton korma has 72 kcal more a serving than mutton keema. One serving of mutton korma has the calories of about 1.2 servings of mutton keema.
- Mutton korma has more protein: 26 g vs 22 g.
- For protein per calorie, mutton keema wins with 6.3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mutton keema, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Mutton korma, 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.