Veg cutlet vs veg spring roll: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick veg cutlet; for muscle gain veg spring roll does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Veg cutlet | Veg spring roll |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 2 cutlets | 2 rolls |
| Calories | 183 kcal | 231 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 18 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Calories from fat | 51% | 48% |
What the numbers say
- Veg spring roll has 48 kcal more a serving than veg cutlet. One serving of veg spring roll has the calories of about 1.3 servings of veg cutlet.
- Protein is about the same (3 vs 4 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 spring roll, 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.