Rasgulla vs sooji halwa: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick rasgulla; for muscle gain rasgulla does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Rasgulla | Sooji halwa |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 pieces | 1 katori · 100 g |
| Calories | 226 kcal | 339 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 48 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 33% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Sooji halwa has 113 kcal more a serving than rasgulla. One serving of sooji halwa has the calories of about 1.5 servings of rasgulla.
- Rasgulla has more protein: 7 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, rasgulla wins with 3.2 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Rasgulla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Rasgulla, 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.