Is gujarati dal good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 144 kcal and 6 g protein.
144kcal
6 gprotein
20 gcarbs
5 gfat
Why
- 4 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 144 kcal a serving is 8% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 6 g is 5% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 288 kcal with 11 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 72 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 144 | 6 g |
| 1½ katori | 216 | 9 g |
| 2 katori | 288 | 11 g |
More protein per calorie in more dals and lentils
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Dal palak167 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Urad dal170 kcal · 9 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
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g