Is jeera rice good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 231 kcal and 5 g protein.
231kcal
5 gprotein
42 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 1.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 231 kcal a serving is 13% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (42 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1½ katori keeps it to 347 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 116 | 2 g |
| 1 katori | 231 | 5 g |
| 1½ katori | 347 | 7 g |
| 2 katori | 462 | 9 g |
More protein per calorie in rice and khichdi
- Moong dal khichdi271 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Bisi bele bath320 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 plate
- Ven pongal293 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 katori · 200 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
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g