Is moong dal chilla good for weight loss?
Yes, in a normal portion. 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 12% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 12 g is 10% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
3 chilla keeps it to 326 kcal with 18 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 chilla | 109 | 6 g |
| 2 chilla | 218 | 12 g |
| 3 chilla | 326 | 18 g |
More protein per calorie in breakfast and snacks
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 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