Is chicken curry good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 312 kcal and 24 g protein.
312kcal
24 gprotein
5 gcarbs
22 gfat
Why
- 7.6 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 312 kcal a serving is 17% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 24 g is 20% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 65% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1 katori keeps it to 312 kcal with 24 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 156 | 12 g |
| 1 katori | 312 | 24 g |
| 1½ katori | 468 | 35 g |
| 2 katori | 624 | 47 g |
More protein per calorie in dals and curries
- Butter chicken251 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Fish curry206 kcal · 21 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g