Veg momos vs veg spring roll: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg momos; for muscle gain veg momos does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Veg momos | Veg spring roll |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 6 pieces | 2 rolls |
| Calories | 258 kcal | 231 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 49 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 13% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Veg momos has 27 kcal more a serving than veg spring roll. One serving of veg momos has the calories of about 1.1 servings of veg spring roll.
- Veg momos has more protein: 7 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, veg momos wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg momos, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Veg momos, 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.