Pav bhaji vs veg momos: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg momos; for muscle gain pav bhaji does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Pav bhaji | Veg momos |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate (2 pav) | 6 pieces |
| Calories | 369 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 49 g | 49 g |
| Fat | 14 g | 4 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 34% | 13% |
What the numbers say
- Pav bhaji has 111 kcal more a serving than veg momos. One serving of pav bhaji has the calories of about 1.4 servings of veg momos.
- Pav bhaji has more protein: 9 g vs 7 g.
- For protein per calorie, veg momos wins with 2.6 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: pav bhaji is vegetarian and veg momos is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg momos, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Pav bhaji, 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.