Is moong dal chilla good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (2 chilla) has 218 kcal and 12 g protein.
218kcal
12 gprotein
28 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 5.5 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 218 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 12 g is 9% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 3 chilla gives 18 g protein (326 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 chilla | 109 | 6 g |
| 2 chilla | 218 | 12 g |
| 3 chilla | 326 | 18 g |
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g