Matar mushroom vs navratan korma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick matar mushroom; for muscle gain navratan korma does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Matar mushroom | Navratan korma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 128 kcal | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 13 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 21 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.3 g | 2.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 42% | 70% |
What the numbers say
- Navratan korma has 139 kcal more a serving than matar mushroom. One serving of navratan korma has the calories of about 2.1 servings of matar mushroom.
- Navratan korma has more protein: 8 g vs 6 g.
- For protein per calorie, matar mushroom wins with 4.3 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: matar mushroom is vegan and navratan korma is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Matar mushroom, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Navratan korma, 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.