Methi malai matar vs navratan korma: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick methi malai matar; for muscle gain navratan korma does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Methi malai matar | Navratan korma |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 222 kcal | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 21 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 61% | 70% |
What the numbers say
- Navratan korma has 45 kcal more a serving than methi malai matar. One serving of navratan korma has the calories of about 1.2 servings of methi malai matar.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 8 g).
- For protein per calorie, methi malai matar wins with 2.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Methi malai matar, 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.