Is kala chana curry good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 221 kcal and 9 g protein.
221kcal
9 gprotein
30 gcarbs
7 gfat
Why
- 3.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 221 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 9 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 17 g protein (442 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 111 | 4 g |
| 1 katori | 221 | 9 g |
| 1½ katori | 332 | 13 g |
| 2 katori | 442 | 17 g |
More protein a serving in more dals and lentils
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
Pair it with
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g