Veg cutlet vs veg manchurian: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg cutlet; for muscle gain veg manchurian does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Veg cutlet | Veg manchurian |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 cutlets | 1 katori · 150 g |
| Calories | 183 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 18 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 54% |
What the numbers say
- Veg manchurian has 21 kcal more a serving than veg cutlet. One serving of veg manchurian has the calories of about 1.1 servings of veg cutlet.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, veg cutlet wins with 1.6 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Veg cutlet, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Veg manchurian, 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.