Bhel puri vs veg cutlet: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bhel puri; for muscle gain bhel puri does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhel puri | Veg cutlet |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 2 cutlets |
| Calories | 212 kcal | 183 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 21% | 51% |
What the numbers say
- Bhel puri has 29 kcal more a serving than veg cutlet. One serving of bhel puri has the calories of about 1.2 servings of veg cutlet.
- Bhel puri has more protein: 5 g vs 3 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: Bhel puri, 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.