Veg manchurian vs veg spring roll: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg manchurian; for muscle gain veg spring roll does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Veg manchurian | Veg spring roll |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 2 rolls |
| Calories | 204 kcal | 231 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 54% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Veg spring roll has 27 kcal more a serving than veg manchurian. One serving of veg spring roll has the calories of about 1.1 servings of veg manchurian.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 4 g).
- For protein per calorie, veg spring roll wins with 1.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg manchurian, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Veg spring roll, 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.