Gajar ka halwa vs sooji halwa: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick gajar ka halwa; for muscle gain gajar ka halwa does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gajar ka halwa | Sooji halwa |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 120 g | 1 katori · 100 g |
| Calories | 306 kcal | 339 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 48 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 48% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Sooji halwa has 33 kcal more a serving than gajar ka halwa. One serving of sooji halwa has the calories of about 1.1 servings of gajar ka halwa.
- Gajar ka halwa has more protein: 5 g vs 3 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: Gajar ka halwa, 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.