Pani puri vs veg momos: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick pani puri; for muscle gain veg momos does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Pani puri | Veg momos |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 6 puri | 6 pieces |
| Calories | 202 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 26 g | 49 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 4 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 39% | 13% |
What the numbers say
- Veg momos has 56 kcal more a serving than pani puri. One serving of veg momos has the calories of about 1.3 servings of pani puri.
- Veg momos has more protein: 7 g vs 5 g.
- For protein per calorie, veg momos wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Pani puri, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Veg momos, 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.