Besan ladoo vs malai kulfi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick malai kulfi; for muscle gain besan ladoo does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Besan ladoo | Malai kulfi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 ladoo | 1 kulfi |
| Calories | 176 kcal | 173 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 19 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 47% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 176 vs 173 kcal a serving.
- Malai kulfi has more protein: 5 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, malai kulfi wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Malai kulfi, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Besan ladoo, 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.