Is khaman dhokla good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (4 pieces) has 201 kcal and 9 g protein.
201kcal
9 gprotein
27 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 4.4 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 201 kcal a serving is 7% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 9 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 6 pieces gives 13 g protein (301 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pieces | 100 | 4 g |
| 4 pieces | 201 | 9 g |
| 6 pieces | 301 | 13 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