Bhel puri vs gobi manchurian: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bhel puri; for muscle gain gobi manchurian does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhel puri | Gobi manchurian |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 plate |
| Calories | 212 kcal | 241 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 21% | 57% |
What the numbers say
- Gobi manchurian has 29 kcal more a serving than bhel puri. One serving of gobi manchurian has the calories of about 1.1 servings of bhel puri.
- Protein is about the same (5 vs 4 g).
- For protein per calorie, bhel puri wins with 2.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bhel puri, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Gobi manchurian, 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.