Is pav bhaji good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 plate (2 pav)) has 369 kcal and 9 g protein.
369kcal
9 gprotein
49 gcarbs
14 gfat
Why
- 2.5 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 369 kcal a serving is 21% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 9 g is 8% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (49 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 plate keeps it to 369 kcal with 9 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 184 | 5 g |
| 1 plate | 369 | 9 g |
| 1½ plate | 553 | 14 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
- 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