Is mushroom masala good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 109 kcal and 4 g protein.
109kcal
4 gprotein
8 gcarbs
7 gfat
Why
- 3.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 109 kcal a serving is 6% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 4 g is 3% of 120 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
2 katori keeps it to 219 kcal with 9 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 55 | 2 g |
| 1 katori | 109 | 4 g |
| 1½ katori | 164 | 6 g |
| 2 katori | 219 | 9 g |
More protein per calorie in paneer and veg curries
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Kadai paneer314 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer do pyaza314 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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