Is banana shake good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 glass) has 263 kcal and 9 g protein.
263kcal
9 gprotein
41 gcarbs
8 gfat
Why
- 3.2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 263 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 9 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
- With 41 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even ½ glass gives 4 g protein (132 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 glass | 263 | 9 g |
| ½ glass | 132 | 4 g |
More protein a serving in curd and drinks
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Peanut butter banana shake337 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 glass
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