Misal pav vs pav bhaji: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick misal pav; for muscle gain misal pav does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Misal pav | Pav bhaji |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate (2 pav) | 1 plate (2 pav) |
| Calories | 437 kcal | 369 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 57 g | 49 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 14 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 30% | 34% |
What the numbers say
- Misal pav has 68 kcal more a serving than pav bhaji. One serving of misal pav has the calories of about 1.2 servings of pav bhaji.
- Misal pav has more protein: 16 g vs 9 g.
- For protein per calorie, misal pav wins with 3.8 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: misal pav is vegan and pav bhaji is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Misal pav, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Misal pav, 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.