Kadai paneer vs paneer do pyaza: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick kadai paneer; for muscle gain paneer do pyaza does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Kadai paneer | Paneer do pyaza |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 314 kcal | 314 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 15 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 25 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 71% | 71% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 314 vs 314 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (16 vs 15 g).
- For protein per calorie, kadai paneer wins with 4.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Kadai paneer, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Paneer do pyaza, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.