Jalebi vs rasgulla: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick rasgulla; for muscle gain rasgulla does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Jalebi | Rasgulla |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 pieces · 50 g | 2 pieces |
| Calories | 243 kcal | 226 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 36 g | 30 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 8 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 0.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 38% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Jalebi has 17 kcal more a serving than rasgulla. One serving of jalebi has the calories of about 1.1 servings of rasgulla.
- Rasgulla has more protein: 7 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, rasgulla wins with 3.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: jalebi is vegan and rasgulla is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Rasgulla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Rasgulla, 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.