Moong dal halwa vs rasgulla: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick rasgulla; 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 | Rasgulla |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 100 g | 2 pieces |
| Calories | 408 kcal | 226 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 43 g | 30 g |
| Fat | 22 g | 8 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2 g | 3.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 49% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Moong dal halwa has 182 kcal more a serving than rasgulla. One serving of moong dal halwa has the calories of about 1.8 servings of rasgulla.
- Protein is about the same (8 vs 7 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: 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.