Beans sabzi vs tinda masala: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick tinda masala; 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 | Tinda masala |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 124 kcal | 81 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 63% | 56% |
What the numbers say
- Beans sabzi has 43 kcal more a serving than tinda masala. One serving of beans sabzi has the calories of about 1.5 servings of tinda masala.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 2 g).
- For protein per calorie, beans sabzi wins with 2.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Tinda masala, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Beans sabzi, 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.