Is lemon rice good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 180 g) has 306 kcal and 7 g protein.
306kcal
7 gprotein
45 gcarbs
11 gfat
Why
- 2.3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 306 kcal a serving is 17% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (45 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 katori keeps it to 306 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 153 | 4 g |
| 1 katori | 306 | 7 g |
| 1½ katori | 459 | 11 g |
| 2 katori | 612 | 14 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
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