Amritsari fish vs bhuna gosht: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick amritsari fish; for muscle gain bhuna gosht does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Amritsari fish | Bhuna gosht |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 katori · 180 g |
| Calories | 336 kcal | 386 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 20 g | 29 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 7 g | 6.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 54% | 67% |
What the numbers say
- Bhuna gosht has 50 kcal more a serving than amritsari fish. One serving of bhuna gosht has the calories of about 1.1 servings of amritsari fish.
- Bhuna gosht has more protein: 26 g vs 24 g.
- For protein per calorie, amritsari fish wins with 7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Amritsari fish, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Bhuna gosht, 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.