Mushroom masala vs sarson ka saag: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mushroom masala; for muscle gain sarson ka saag does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Mushroom masala | Sarson ka saag |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 109 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 8 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.9 g | 4.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 58% | 46% |
What the numbers say
- Sarson ka saag has 55 kcal more a serving than mushroom masala. One serving of sarson ka saag has the calories of about 1.5 servings of mushroom masala.
- Sarson ka saag has more protein: 7 g vs 4 g.
- For protein per calorie, sarson ka saag wins with 4.2 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: mushroom masala is vegan and sarson ka saag is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mushroom masala, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Sarson ka saag, 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.