Gobi manchurian vs veg manchurian: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg manchurian; for muscle gain gobi manchurian does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gobi manchurian | Veg manchurian |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 241 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 57% | 54% |
What the numbers say
- Gobi manchurian has 37 kcal more a serving than veg manchurian. One serving of gobi manchurian has the calories of about 1.2 servings of veg manchurian.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, gobi manchurian wins with 1.8 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg manchurian, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Gobi manchurian, 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.