Is mushroom masala good for muscle gain?

PeakX · Is it good for you? · Updated 2026-11-11

Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 109 kcal and 4 g protein.

Why

• 3.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
• 109 kcal a serving is 4% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
• Fat gives 58% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.

The portion to aim for

Even 2 katori gives 9 g protein (219 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.

More protein a serving in paneer and veg curries

• Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g

Pair it with

• Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
• Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
• Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g