Is dal chawal good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 plate) has 434 kcal and 14 g protein.
434kcal
14 gprotein
78 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 3.2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 434 kcal a serving is 16% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 14 g is 10% of 140 g protein.
- With 78 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 1½ plate gives 21 g protein (651 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 217 | 7 g |
| 1 plate | 434 | 14 g |
| 1½ plate | 651 | 21 g |
More protein a serving in thalis and combos
- Veg thali744 kcal · 23 g protein · 1 thali
- Chole bhature878 kcal · 22 g protein · 1 plate (2 bhature)
- Rajma chawal469 kcal · 17 g protein · 1 plate
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