Veg cutlet vs veg hakka noodles: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg hakka noodles; for muscle gain veg hakka noodles does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Veg cutlet | Veg hakka noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 cutlets | 1 plate |
| Calories | 183 kcal | 394 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 10 g |
| Carbs | 18 g | 60 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 2.5 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 29% |
What the numbers say
- Veg hakka noodles has 211 kcal more a serving than veg cutlet. One serving of veg hakka noodles has the calories of about 2.2 servings of veg cutlet.
- Veg hakka noodles has more protein: 10 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, veg hakka noodles wins with 2.5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg hakka noodles, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Veg hakka noodles, 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.