Besan ladoo vs jalebi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick besan ladoo; for muscle gain jalebi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Besan ladoo | Jalebi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 ladoo | 2 pieces · 50 g |
| Calories | 176 kcal | 243 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 36 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 38% |
What the numbers say
- Jalebi has 67 kcal more a serving than besan ladoo. One serving of jalebi has the calories of about 1.4 servings of besan ladoo.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 2 g).
- For protein per calorie, besan ladoo wins with 1.9 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: besan ladoo is vegetarian and jalebi is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Besan ladoo, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Jalebi, 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.