Besan ladoo vs mishti doi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mishti doi; 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 | Mishti doi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 ladoo | 1 katori · 100 g |
| Calories | 176 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 3 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 23% |
What the numbers say
- Besan ladoo has 56 kcal more a serving than mishti doi. One serving of besan ladoo has the calories of about 1.5 servings of mishti doi.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, mishti doi wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mishti doi, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Besan ladoo, 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.