Is kerala veg stew good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 180 g) has 201 kcal and 4 g protein.
201kcal
4 gprotein
11 gcarbs
16 gfat
Why
- 1.8 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 201 kcal a serving is 7% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 70% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 7 g protein (402 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 101 | 2 g |
| 1 katori | 201 | 4 g |
| 1½ katori | 302 | 5 g |
| 2 katori | 402 | 7 g |
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