Food 1
Lauki Bharta
East Indian · Approx Rs 15
Balanced choice106 kcal2.8g protein6.9g fiber45 min
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Lauki Bharta vs Lauki Chana Dal
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Better choice
Lauki Chana Dal is the recommended pick.
Lauki Chana Dal fits this comparison better based on nutrition and cooking style.
Nutrition shown approx per eating portion
Food note
Lauki Chana Dal is the better regular pick.
Lauki Chana Dal looks easier to fit into regular eating because it has decent protein.
Lauki Bharta
Balanced choiceCan work in a regular meal when portion size and the rest of the plate are balanced.
good fiber
Lauki Chana Dal
Everyday-friendlyLooks more suitable for regular eating because the nutrition profile is easier to balance.
fat is on the higher side
Food 2
BetterLauki Chana Dal
Bihari · Approx Rs 50
Everyday-friendly424 kcal18.8g protein19.6g fiber45 min
Clear reasons
Calories
Lauki Bharta has lower calories (106 kcal).
Protein
Lauki Chana Dal has more protein (18.8 g).
Fiber
Lauki Chana Dal has more fiber (19.6 g).
Side-by-side numbers
Calories
Lower is better
Lauki Bharta
106 kcal
Lauki Chana Dal
424 kcal
Protein
Higher is better
Lauki Bharta
2.8 g
Lauki Chana Dal
18.8 g
Fiber
Higher is better
Lauki Bharta
6.9 g
Lauki Chana Dal
19.6 g
Carbs
Higher is better
Lauki Bharta
11.3 g
Lauki Chana Dal
42.0 g
Fat
Lower is better
Lauki Bharta
6.2 g
Lauki Chana Dal
19.0 g
Sodium
Lower is better
Lauki Bharta
404 mg
Lauki Chana Dal
29 mg
Time
Lower is better
Lauki Bharta
45 min
Lauki Chana Dal
45 min
ItemLauki BhartaLauki Chana Dal
Calories106 kcal424 kcal
Protein2.8 g18.8 g
Fiber6.9 g19.6 g
Carbs11.3 g42.0 g
Fat6.2 g19.0 g
Sodium404 mg29 mg
Time45 min45 min
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