Is dal tadka good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 174 kcal and 8 g protein.
174kcal
8 gprotein
22 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 4.6 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 174 kcal a serving is 10% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 8 g is 7% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 348 kcal with 16 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 87 | 4 g |
| 1 katori | 174 | 8 g |
| 1½ katori | 261 | 12 g |
| 2 katori | 348 | 16 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
- Rajma209 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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