Lobia curry vs rasam: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick lobia curry; 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 | Rasam |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 208 kcal | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 2 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5 g | 4.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 24% | 35% |
What the numbers say
- Lobia curry has 153 kcal more a serving than rasam. One serving of lobia curry has the calories of about 3.8 servings of rasam.
- Lobia curry has more protein: 10 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, lobia curry wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Lobia curry, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- 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.