Is poha good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 plate) has 274 kcal and 6 g protein.
274kcal
6 gprotein
42 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 2.1 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 274 kcal a serving is 15% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 6 g is 5% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (42 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 plate keeps it to 274 kcal with 6 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 137 | 3 g |
| 1 plate | 274 | 6 g |
| 1½ plate | 410 | 9 g |
More protein per calorie in breakfast and snacks
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Moong dal chilla218 kcal · 12 g protein · 2 chilla
- Chana chaat192 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g