Chole bhature vs puri sabzi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chole bhature; for muscle gain chole bhature does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chole bhature | Puri sabzi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate (2 bhature) | 1 plate (4 puri) |
| Calories | 878 kcal | 578 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 11 g |
| Carbs | 120 g | 70 g |
| Fat | 35 g | 28 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 35% | 43% |
What the numbers say
- Chole bhature has 300 kcal more a serving than puri sabzi. One serving of chole bhature has the calories of about 1.5 servings of puri sabzi.
- Chole bhature has more protein: 22 g vs 11 g.
- For protein per calorie, chole bhature wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: chole bhature is vegetarian and puri sabzi is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chole bhature, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Chole bhature, 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.