Tofu bhurji vs veg kolhapuri: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick tofu bhurji; for muscle gain tofu bhurji does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Tofu bhurji | Veg kolhapuri |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 120 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 163 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 6 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 61% | 59% |
What the numbers say
- Veg kolhapuri has 16 kcal more a serving than tofu bhurji. One serving of veg kolhapuri has the calories of about 1.1 servings of tofu bhurji.
- Tofu bhurji has more protein: 11 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, tofu bhurji wins with 6.5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Tofu bhurji, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Tofu bhurji, 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.