Is onion uttapam good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 uttapam) has 275 kcal and 7 g protein.
275kcal
7 gprotein
46 gcarbs
7 gfat
Why
- 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 275 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 7 g is 5% of 140 g protein.
- With 46 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 uttapam gives 15 g protein (549 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 uttapam | 275 | 7 g |
| 2 uttapam | 549 | 15 g |
More protein a serving in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g