Is aloo matar good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 175 kcal and 5 g protein.
175kcal
5 gprotein
25 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 175 kcal a serving is 10% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 349 kcal with 9 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 87 | 2 g |
| 1 katori | 175 | 5 g |
| 1½ katori | 262 | 7 g |
| 2 katori | 349 | 9 g |
More protein per calorie in paneer and veg curries
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Kadai paneer314 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer do pyaza314 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g