Kaju katli vs motichoor ladoo: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick kaju katli; for muscle gain motichoor ladoo does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Kaju katli | Motichoor ladoo |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 pieces | 1 ladoo |
| Calories | 129 kcal | 177 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 49% | 44% |
What the numbers say
- Motichoor ladoo has 48 kcal more a serving than kaju katli. One serving of motichoor ladoo has the calories of about 1.4 servings of kaju katli.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, kaju katli wins with 2.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Kaju katli, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Motichoor ladoo, 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.