Is gobi manchurian good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 plate) has 241 kcal and 4 g protein.
241kcal
4 gprotein
21 gcarbs
15 gfat
Why
- 1.8 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 241 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 57% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 1½ plate gives 7 g protein (362 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 121 | 2 g |
| 1 plate | 241 | 4 g |
| 1½ plate | 362 | 7 g |
More protein a serving in street food and Indo-Chinese
- Misal pav437 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 plate (2 pav)
- Veg hakka noodles394 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 plate
- Bread pakora294 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 piece
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