Mushroom masala vs veg kolhapuri: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick mushroom masala; for muscle gain veg kolhapuri does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Mushroom masala | Veg kolhapuri |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 109 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 58% | 59% |
What the numbers say
- Veg kolhapuri has 70 kcal more a serving than mushroom masala. One serving of veg kolhapuri has the calories of about 1.6 servings of mushroom masala.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, mushroom masala wins with 3.9 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Mushroom masala, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Veg kolhapuri, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.