Is palak chicken good for weight loss?
Yes. It is one of the better picks. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 323 kcal and 26 g protein.
323kcal
26 gprotein
7 gcarbs
22 gfat
Why
- 8.1 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 323 kcal a serving is 18% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 26 g is 22% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 62% 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 323 kcal with 26 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 162 | 13 g |
| 1 katori | 323 | 26 g |
| 1½ katori | 485 | 39 g |
| 2 katori | 646 | 52 g |
More protein per calorie in chicken dishes
- Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl
- Chicken tikka masala276 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Chicken keema286 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 180 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