Gajar ka halwa vs gulab jamun: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gajar ka halwa; for muscle gain gulab jamun does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gajar ka halwa | Gulab jamun |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 120 g | 2 pieces |
| Calories | 306 kcal | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 36 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 19 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 48% | 51% |
What the numbers say
- Gulab jamun has 34 kcal more a serving than gajar ka halwa. One serving of gulab jamun has the calories of about 1.1 servings of gajar ka halwa.
- Protein is about the same (5 vs 5 g).
- For protein per calorie, gajar ka halwa wins with 1.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Gajar ka halwa, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Gulab jamun, 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.