Is egg fried rice good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 plate) has 507 kcal and 20 g protein.
507kcal
20 gprotein
59 gcarbs
20 gfat
Why
- 3.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 507 kcal a serving is 28% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 20 g is 17% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (59 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
½ plate keeps it to 253 kcal with 10 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 253 | 10 g |
| 1 plate | 507 | 20 g |
| 1½ plate | 760 | 29 g |
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Egg white omelette85 kcal · 11 g protein · 3 egg whites
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass