Bhuna gosht vs keema matar: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick keema matar; for muscle gain bhuna gosht does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bhuna gosht | Keema matar |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 180 g | 1 katori · 180 g |
| Calories | 386 kcal | 343 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 21 g |
| Carbs | 6 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 29 g | 23 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.6 g | 6.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 67% | 60% |
What the numbers say
- Bhuna gosht has 43 kcal more a serving than keema matar. One serving of bhuna gosht has the calories of about 1.1 servings of keema matar.
- Bhuna gosht has more protein: 26 g vs 21 g.
- For protein per calorie, bhuna gosht wins with 6.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Keema matar, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Bhuna gosht, 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.