Is fish curry good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 206 kcal and 21 g protein.
206kcal
21 gprotein
4 gcarbs
10 gfat
Why
- 10.2 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 206 kcal a serving is 7% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 21 g is 15% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 45% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1½ katori gives 32 g protein in 310 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 103 | 11 g |
| 1 katori | 206 | 21 g |
| 1½ katori | 310 | 32 g |
| 2 katori | 413 | 42 g |
More protein a serving in dals and curries
- Butter chicken251 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Chicken curry312 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Mutton curry327 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g