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Instant noodles (Maggi masala) vs Veg chowmein / hakka noodles
Gram for calorie, Instant noodles (Maggi masala) carries more protein per kcal than Veg chowmein / hakka noodles — 7 g protein for 303 kcal against 7 g for 374 kcal. For fat loss, where protein-per-calorie matters most, Instant noodles (Maggi masala) is the better lever. For muscle gain the two deliver essentially the same protein per serving, so pick whichever you'll actually eat consistently. On cost, Instant noodles (Maggi masala) is the cheaper way to hit a protein target — ₹45.7 per 20 g protein versus ₹200. Neither is "bad" — Instant noodles (Maggi masala) is a snack item and Veg chowmein / hakka noodles is a street food item, so the honest answer is usually "both, on different days," not a single winner.
Side by side
| Metric | Instant noodles (Maggi masala) | Veg chowmein / hakka noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 pack (70 g) cooked | 1 plate (250 g) |
| Calories | 303 | 374 |
| Protein g | 7 | 7 |
| Carbs g | 44.1 | 55 |
| Fat g | 11 | 14 |
| Cost per serving | ₹16 | ₹70 |
| Best for muscle gain | ||
| Best for fat loss | ✓ | |
| Best for budget | ✓ |
Questions people ask
- Which has more protein, Instant noodles (Maggi masala) or Veg chowmein / hakka noodles?
- Instant noodles (Maggi masala) has 7 g protein per serving; Veg chowmein / hakka noodles has 7 g. They're essentially tied.
- Which is better for fat loss?
- Instant noodles (Maggi masala) carries more protein per calorie, which tends to help with satiety on a calorie deficit — but total daily calories still decide the outcome.
- Which is cheaper per gram of protein?
- Instant noodles (Maggi masala) is the cheaper source of protein between the two, at current Indian retail prices.