Gulab jamun vs motichoor ladoo: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick motichoor ladoo; for muscle gain gulab jamun does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Gulab jamun | Motichoor ladoo |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 pieces | 1 ladoo |
| Calories | 340 kcal | 177 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 44% |
What the numbers say
- Gulab jamun has 163 kcal more a serving than motichoor ladoo. One serving of gulab jamun has the calories of about 1.9 servings of motichoor ladoo.
- Gulab jamun has more protein: 5 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, gulab jamun wins with 1.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: gulab jamun is vegetarian and motichoor ladoo is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Motichoor ladoo, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- 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.