Bhindi Masala vs Matar Mushroom

Per 100 g, Bhindi Masala has 94 kcal and 2.1 g protein, while Matar Mushroom has 93 kcal and 3.9 g protein.

Bhindi Masala

94
kcal per 100 g
2.1 g protein

Matar Mushroom

93
kcal per 100 g
3.9 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 Bhindi Masala Matar Mushroom Difference
Calories Fewer calories for the same weight 94 kcal 93 kcal about the same
Protein More protein helps with fullness and muscle 2.1 g 3.9 g better 46%
Carbs Lower carbs suits low-carb and diabetic diets 3.9 g better 7.4 g 47%
Fat Lower fat means lower calorie density 7.7 g 5.1 g better 34%
Fiber More fibre improves fullness and digestion 4.1 g 3.9 g about the same
Sugar Less sugar means a gentler blood-sugar response 0.5 g better 1.8 g 72%
"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?

Too close to call

Bhindi Masala and Matar Mushroom land within a few percent of each other on calories (94 vs 93 kcal per 100 g), so neither has a real edge. Pick on fibre and protein instead: Bhindi Masala carries more fibre.

Which is better for muscle gain?

Matar Mushroom

Matar Mushroom is the stronger protein source, with 3.9 g per 100 g against 2.1 g for Bhindi Masala. To match that from Bhindi Masala you would have to eat roughly 1.9 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Bhindi Masala vs Matar Mushroom — common questions

Bhindi Masala has more calories — about 94 kcal per 100 g compared with 93 kcal for Matar Mushroom.

Matar Mushroom has more protein — 3.9 g per 100 g against 2.1 g for Bhindi Masala.

Bhindi Masala and Matar Mushroom land within a few percent of each other on calories (94 vs 93 kcal per 100 g), so neither has a real edge. Pick on fibre and protein instead: Bhindi Masala carries more fibre.

Matar Mushroom is the stronger protein source, with 3.9 g per 100 g against 2.1 g for Bhindi Masala. To match that from Bhindi Masala you would have to eat roughly 1.9 times the volume, which is usually the limiting factor when you are trying to hit a protein target.

Yes. Combining them gives roughly 188 kcal and 6 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.

Neither is clearly healthier — the two are close on calories, and the better choice depends on what else you are eating that day. Per 100 g, Bhindi Masala has 94 kcal and 2.1 g protein, while Matar Mushroom has 93 kcal and 3.9 g protein.
Full Bhindi Masala nutrition & serving sizes
Full Matar Mushroom nutrition & serving sizes

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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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