Is nihari good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 387 kcal and 26 g protein.
387kcal
26 gprotein
9 gcarbs
27 gfat
Why
- 6.7 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 387 kcal a serving is 22% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 26 g is 22% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 63% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1 katori keeps it to 387 kcal with 26 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 194 | 13 g |
| 1 katori | 387 | 26 g |
| 1½ katori | 581 | 39 g |
| 2 katori | 774 | 52 g |
More protein per calorie in mutton, fish and seafood
- Prawn masala216 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Pomfret fry290 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 fish
- Tawa fish fry269 kcal · 26 g protein · 2 pieces · 120 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g