Is pani puri good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (6 puri) has 202 kcal and 5 g protein.
202kcal
5 gprotein
26 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 2.2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 202 kcal a serving is 11% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
6 puri keeps it to 202 kcal with 5 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 6 puri | 202 | 5 g |
| 12 puri | 404 | 9 g |
More protein per calorie in street food and Indo-Chinese
- Dahi vada254 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Misal pav437 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 plate (2 pav)
- Paneer kathi roll467 kcal · 17 g protein · 1 roll
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