Aloo tikki vs veg manchurian: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg manchurian; for muscle gain aloo tikki does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Aloo tikki | Veg manchurian |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 tikki | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 213 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 25 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 44% | 54% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 213 vs 204 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, aloo tikki 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: Aloo tikki, 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.