Is oats with milk good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 bowl) has 268 kcal and 12 g protein.
268kcal
12 gprotein
35 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 4.3 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 268 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 12 g is 9% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even ½ bowl gives 6 g protein (134 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bowl | 268 | 12 g |
| ½ bowl | 134 | 6 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