Goan fish curry vs laal maas: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick goan fish curry; for muscle gain goan fish curry does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Goan fish curry | Laal maas |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 200 g | 1 katori · 200 g |
| Calories | 317 kcal | 371 kcal |
| Protein | 27 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 29 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 8.4 g | 6.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 64% | 69% |
What the numbers say
- Laal maas has 54 kcal more a serving than goan fish curry. One serving of laal maas has the calories of about 1.2 servings of goan fish curry.
- Goan fish curry has more protein: 27 g vs 24 g.
- For protein per calorie, goan fish curry wins with 8.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Goan fish curry, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Goan fish curry, 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.