Methi malai matar vs sarson ka saag: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick sarson ka saag; for muscle gain methi malai matar does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Methi malai matar | Sarson ka saag |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 222 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 8 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.9 g | 4.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 61% | 46% |
What the numbers say
- Methi malai matar has 58 kcal more a serving than sarson ka saag. One serving of methi malai matar has the calories of about 1.4 servings of sarson ka saag.
- Protein is about the same (7 vs 7 g).
- For protein per calorie, sarson ka saag wins with 4.2 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Sarson ka saag, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Methi malai matar, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.