Is milk barfi good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. One serving (1 piece) has 116 kcal and 3 g protein.
116kcal
3 gprotein
12 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 116 kcal a serving is 6% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 3 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 48% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
3 pieces keeps it to 348 kcal with 9 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 116 | 3 g |
| 2 pieces | 232 | 6 g |
| 3 pieces | 348 | 9 g |
| 4 pieces | 464 | 12 g |
More protein per calorie in sweets and desserts
- Shrikhand160 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Rasmalai252 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 pieces
- Rasgulla226 kcal · 7 g protein · 2 pieces
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