Moong dal halwa vs motichoor ladoo: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick motichoor ladoo; for muscle gain moong dal halwa does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Moong dal halwa | Motichoor ladoo |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 100 g | 1 ladoo |
| Calories | 408 kcal | 177 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 43 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 9 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2 g | 1.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 49% | 44% |
What the numbers say
- Moong dal halwa has 231 kcal more a serving than motichoor ladoo. One serving of moong dal halwa has the calories of about 2.3 servings of motichoor ladoo.
- Moong dal halwa has more protein: 8 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, moong dal halwa wins with 2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: moong dal halwa is vegetarian and motichoor ladoo is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Motichoor ladoo, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Moong dal halwa, 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.