Amritsari fish vs machher jhol: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick machher jhol; for muscle gain amritsari fish does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Amritsari fish | Machher jhol |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 336 kcal | 242 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 21 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 20 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 7 g | 8.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 54% | 46% |
What the numbers say
- Amritsari fish has 94 kcal more a serving than machher jhol. One serving of amritsari fish has the calories of about 1.4 servings of machher jhol.
- Amritsari fish has more protein: 24 g vs 21 g.
- For protein per calorie, machher jhol wins with 8.8 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Machher jhol, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Amritsari fish, 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.