Beans sabzi vs gobi matar: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gobi matar; for muscle gain beans sabzi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Beans sabzi | Gobi matar |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 124 kcal | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 63% | 46% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 124 vs 116 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (3 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: Beans sabzi, 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.