Malai kulfi vs milk barfi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick milk barfi; for muscle gain malai kulfi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Malai kulfi | Milk barfi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 kulfi | 1 piece |
| Calories | 173 kcal | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 19 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 47% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Malai kulfi has 57 kcal more a serving than milk barfi. One serving of malai kulfi has the calories of about 1.5 servings of milk barfi.
- Malai kulfi has more protein: 5 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, malai kulfi wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Milk barfi, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Malai kulfi, 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.