Kadhi vs moong dal: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick moong dal; for muscle gain moong dal does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Kadhi | Moong dal |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 152 kcal | 176 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.2 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 47% | 27% |
What the numbers say
- Moong dal has 24 kcal more a serving than kadhi. One serving of moong dal has the calories of about 1.2 servings of kadhi.
- Moong dal has more protein: 9 g vs 6 g.
- For protein per calorie, moong dal wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: kadhi is vegetarian and moong dal is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Moong dal, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Moong dal, 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.