Shrikhand vs sooji halwa: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick shrikhand; for muscle gain shrikhand does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Shrikhand | Sooji halwa |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 120 g | 1 katori · 100 g |
| Calories | 160 kcal | 339 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 48 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 15 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5 g | 0.9 g |
| Calories from fat | 23% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Sooji halwa has 179 kcal more a serving than shrikhand. One serving of sooji halwa has the calories of about 2.1 servings of shrikhand.
- Shrikhand has more protein: 8 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, shrikhand wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Shrikhand, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Shrikhand, 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.