Is paneer bhurji good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 katori · 120 g) has 275 kcal and 15 g protein.
275kcal
15 gprotein
5 gcarbs
22 gfat
Why
- 5.5 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 275 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 15 g is 11% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 71% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 katori gives 30 g protein in 550 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 138 | 8 g |
| 1 katori | 275 | 15 g |
| 1½ katori | 413 | 23 g |
| 2 katori | 550 | 30 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