Is appam good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (2 appam) has 215 kcal and 4 g protein.
215kcal
4 gprotein
41 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 215 kcal a serving is 12% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 4 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (41 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
3 appam keeps it to 323 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 appam | 108 | 2 g |
| 2 appam | 215 | 4 g |
| 3 appam | 323 | 7 g |
More protein per calorie in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Khaman dhokla201 kcal · 9 g protein · 4 pieces
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Overnight oats337 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 jar
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g