Pav bhaji vs veg manchurian: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick pav bhaji; for muscle gain pav bhaji does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Pav bhaji | Veg manchurian |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate (2 pav) | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 369 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 49 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 1.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 34% | 54% |
What the numbers say
- Pav bhaji has 165 kcal more a serving than veg manchurian. One serving of pav bhaji has the calories of about 1.8 servings of veg manchurian.
- Pav bhaji has more protein: 9 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, pav bhaji wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: pav bhaji is vegetarian and veg manchurian is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Pav bhaji, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Pav bhaji, 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.