Bisi bele bath vs veg fried rice: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick bisi bele bath; for muscle gain veg fried rice does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Bisi bele bath | Veg fried rice |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 plate |
| Calories | 320 kcal | 377 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 51 g | 61 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 10 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 25% | 24% |
What the numbers say
- Veg fried rice has 57 kcal more a serving than bisi bele bath. One serving of veg fried rice has the calories of about 1.2 servings of bisi bele bath.
- Bisi bele bath has more protein: 9 g vs 7 g.
- For protein per calorie, bisi bele bath wins with 2.8 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: bisi bele bath is vegetarian and veg fried rice is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Bisi bele bath, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Veg fried rice, 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.