Lobia curry vs masoor dal: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick masoor dal; for muscle gain lobia curry does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Lobia curry | Masoor dal |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 208 kcal | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 5 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5 g | 5 g |
| Calories from fat | 24% | 28% |
What the numbers say
- Lobia curry has 33 kcal more a serving than masoor dal. One serving of lobia curry has the calories of about 1.2 servings of masoor dal.
- Protein is about the same (10 vs 9 g).
- For protein per calorie, lobia curry wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Masoor dal, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Lobia curry, 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.