Besan ladoo vs moong dal halwa: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick besan ladoo; for muscle gain moong dal halwa does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Besan ladoo | Moong dal halwa |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 ladoo | 1 katori · 100 g |
| Calories | 176 kcal | 408 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 43 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 22 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.9 g | 2 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 49% |
What the numbers say
- Moong dal halwa has 232 kcal more a serving than besan ladoo. One serving of moong dal halwa has the calories of about 2.3 servings of besan ladoo.
- Moong dal halwa has more protein: 8 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, moong dal halwa wins with 2 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Besan ladoo, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Moong dal halwa, 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.