Rasmalai vs shrikhand: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick shrikhand; for muscle gain rasmalai does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Rasmalai | Shrikhand |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 pieces | 1 katori · 120 g |
| Calories | 252 kcal | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 4 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.8 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 47% | 23% |
What the numbers say
- Rasmalai has 92 kcal more a serving than shrikhand. One serving of rasmalai has the calories of about 1.6 servings of shrikhand.
- Rasmalai has more protein: 10 g vs 8 g.
- For protein per calorie, shrikhand wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Shrikhand, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Rasmalai, 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.