Aloo Matar vs Lotus Stem

Per 100 g, Aloo Matar has 101 kcal and 3.5 g protein, while Lotus Stem has 79 kcal and 1.9 g protein.

Aloo Matar

101
kcal per 100 g
3.5 g protein

Lotus Stem

79
kcal per 100 g
1.9 g protein

Nutrition compared, per 100 g

Both foods are shown per 100 g so the numbers are directly comparable. A single serving of each is a different size, so serving-for-serving figures would not tell you much.

Nutrient Aloo Matar Lotus Stem Difference
Calories Fewer calories for the same weight 101 kcal 79 kcal better 22%
Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle 3.5 g better 1.9 g 46%
Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets 9.7 g better 14.7 g 34%
Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density 5.1 g 0.9 g better 82%
Fiber More fibre improves fullness and digestion 3.6 g 4.7 g better 23%
Sugar Less sugar means a gentler blood-sugar response 1.9 g 0.2 g better 90%
"Better" marks the more favourable value for a general healthy-eating goal, not a judgement about the food overall. Differences under 5% are treated as equivalent.

Which is better for weight loss?

Lotus Stem

Lotus Stem is the lighter choice at 79 kcal per 100 g against 101 for Aloo Matar — about 22% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Aloo Matar a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.

Which is better for muscle gain?

Aloo Matar

Aloo Matar is the stronger protein source, with 3.5 g per 100 g against 1.9 g for Lotus Stem. To match that from Lotus Stem you would have to eat roughly 1.8 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Aloo Matar vs Lotus Stem — common questions

Aloo Matar has more calories — about 101 kcal per 100 g compared with 79 kcal for Lotus Stem.

Aloo Matar has more protein — 3.5 g per 100 g against 1.9 g for Lotus Stem.

Lotus Stem is the lighter choice at 79 kcal per 100 g against 101 for Aloo Matar — about 22% fewer calories for the same weight on your plate. That does not make Aloo Matar a bad food; it means the portion has to be smaller to fit the same calorie budget.

Aloo Matar is the stronger protein source, with 3.5 g per 100 g against 1.9 g for Lotus Stem. To match that from Lotus Stem you would have to eat roughly 1.8 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Yes. Combining them gives roughly 180 kcal and 5.4 g protein per 100 g of each. Indian meals are usually built from pairs like this, and mixing a grain with a protein source generally makes for a better-balanced plate than either on its own.

For most everyday goals Lotus Stem has the edge, mainly on calorie density. Per 100 g, Aloo Matar has 101 kcal and 3.5 g protein, while Lotus Stem has 79 kcal and 1.9 g protein. Healthy eating depends far more on total daily intake and portion size than on picking one of these two.
Full Aloo Matar nutrition & serving sizes
Full Lotus Stem nutrition & serving sizes

Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), Vijayakumar et al., Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0, and derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Values vary with recipe, oil used and regional style.

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