Pav bhaji vs veg hakka noodles: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick pav bhaji; for muscle gain veg hakka noodles does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Pav bhaji | Veg hakka noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate (2 pav) | 1 plate |
| Calories | 369 kcal | 394 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 49 g | 60 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 34% | 29% |
What the numbers say
- Veg hakka noodles has 25 kcal more a serving than pav bhaji. One serving of veg hakka noodles has the calories of about 1.1 servings of pav bhaji.
- Protein is about the same (9 vs 10 g).
- For protein per calorie, veg hakka noodles wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: pav bhaji is vegetarian and veg hakka noodles is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Pav bhaji, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Veg hakka noodles, 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.