Is kadai paneer good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 314 kcal and 16 g protein.
314kcal
16 gprotein
8 gcarbs
25 gfat
Why
- 4.9 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 314 kcal a serving is 11% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 16 g is 11% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 71% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 katori gives 31 g protein in 629 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 157 | 8 g |
| 1 katori | 314 | 16 g |
| 1½ katori | 472 | 23 g |
| 2 katori | 629 | 31 g |
More protein a serving in paneer and veg curries
- Chilli paneer430 kcal · 20 g protein · 1 plate · 180 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