Besan chilla vs moong dal chilla: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick moong dal chilla; for muscle gain besan chilla does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Besan chilla | Moong dal chilla |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 chilla | 2 chilla |
| Calories | 239 kcal | 218 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 30% | 23% |
What the numbers say
- Besan chilla has 21 kcal more a serving than moong dal chilla. One serving of besan chilla has the calories of about 1.1 servings of moong dal chilla.
- Protein is about the same (11 vs 12 g).
- For protein per calorie, moong dal chilla wins with 5.5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Moong dal chilla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Besan chilla, 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.