Is besan ladoo good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 ladoo) has 176 kcal and 3 g protein.
176kcal
3 gprotein
21 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 1.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 176 kcal a serving is 10% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 3 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 46% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 ladoo keeps it to 352 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ladoo | 176 | 3 g |
| 2 ladoo | 352 | 7 g |
| 3 ladoo | 527 | 10 g |
| 4 ladoo | 703 | 13 g |
More protein per calorie in sweets and desserts
- Shrikhand160 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Rasmalai252 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 pieces
- Rasgulla226 kcal · 7 g protein · 2 pieces
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g