Aloo methi vs gobi matar: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gobi matar; for muscle gain aloo methi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo methi | Gobi matar |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 120 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 143 kcal | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 17 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 41% | 46% |
What the numbers say
- Aloo methi has 27 kcal more a serving than gobi matar. One serving of aloo methi has the calories of about 1.2 servings of gobi matar.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 4 g).
- For protein per calorie, gobi matar wins with 3.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Gobi matar, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Aloo methi, 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.