Is onion pakora good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 plate · 6 pieces) has 304 kcal and 9 g protein.
304kcal
9 gprotein
28 gcarbs
17 gfat
Why
- 3.1 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 304 kcal a serving is 11% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 9 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 52% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 1½ plate gives 14 g protein (456 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 152 | 5 g |
| 1 plate | 304 | 9 g |
| 1½ plate | 456 | 14 g |
More protein a serving in breakfast and snacks
- Moong dal chilla218 kcal · 12 g protein · 2 chilla
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g