Kadai paneer vs matar mushroom: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick kadai paneer; for muscle gain kadai paneer does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Kadai paneer | Matar mushroom |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 314 kcal | 128 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.9 g | 4.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 71% | 42% |
What the numbers say
- Kadai paneer has 186 kcal more a serving than matar mushroom. One serving of kadai paneer has the calories of about 2.5 servings of matar mushroom.
- Kadai paneer has more protein: 16 g vs 6 g.
- For protein per calorie, kadai paneer wins with 4.9 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: kadai paneer is vegetarian and matar mushroom is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Kadai paneer, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Kadai paneer, 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.