Aloo matar vs matar mushroom: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick matar mushroom; for muscle gain aloo matar does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo matar | Matar mushroom |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 175 kcal | 128 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 4.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 31% | 42% |
What the numbers say
- Aloo matar has 47 kcal more a serving than matar mushroom. One serving of aloo matar has the calories of about 1.4 servings of matar mushroom.
- Protein is about the same (5 vs 6 g).
- For protein per calorie, matar mushroom wins with 4.3 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Matar mushroom, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Aloo matar, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.