Mishti doi vs rasgulla: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick rasgulla; for muscle gain rasgulla does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Mishti doi | Rasgulla |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 100 g | 2 pieces |
| Calories | 120 kcal | 226 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 30 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 8 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 23% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Rasgulla has 106 kcal more a serving than mishti doi. One serving of rasgulla has the calories of about 1.9 servings of mishti doi.
- Rasgulla has more protein: 7 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, rasgulla wins with 3.2 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Rasgulla, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Rasgulla, 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.