Is dry fruits mix good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 handful · 30 g) has 182 kcal and 5 g protein.
182kcal
5 gprotein
7 gcarbs
16 gfat
Why
- 3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 182 kcal a serving is 10% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 80% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 handfuls keeps it to 364 kcal with 11 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 handful | 182 | 5 g |
| 2 handfuls | 364 | 11 g |
More protein per calorie in healthy snacks
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g
- Peanut chaat240 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 80 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g