Kachori vs veg spring roll: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick kachori; for muscle gain kachori does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Kachori | Veg spring roll |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 kachori | 2 rolls |
| Calories | 248 kcal | 231 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 45% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Kachori has 17 kcal more a serving than veg spring roll. One serving of kachori has the calories of about 1.1 servings of veg spring roll.
- Protein is about the same (5 vs 4 g).
- For protein per calorie, kachori wins with 2.2 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Kachori, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Kachori, 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.