Is dal makhani good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 212 kcal and 10 g protein.
212kcal
10 gprotein
24 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 4.7 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 212 kcal a serving is 12% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 10 g is 8% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
1½ katori keeps it to 318 kcal with 15 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 106 | 5 g |
| 1 katori | 212 | 10 g |
| 1½ katori | 318 | 15 g |
| 2 katori | 425 | 20 g |
More protein per calorie in dals and curries
- Palak paneer247 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer bhurji275 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
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