Is moong dal khichdi good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 271 kcal and 9 g protein.
271kcal
9 gprotein
45 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 3.4 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 271 kcal a serving is 15% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 9 g is 8% 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 271 kcal with 9 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 136 | 5 g |
| 1 katori | 271 | 9 g |
| 1½ katori | 407 | 14 g |
| 2 katori | 543 | 18 g |
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