Is prawn masala good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 216 kcal and 24 g protein.
216kcal
24 gprotein
5 gcarbs
11 gfat
Why
- 10.9 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 216 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 24 g is 17% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 47% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1½ katori gives 35 g protein in 324 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 108 | 12 g |
| 1 katori | 216 | 24 g |
| 1½ katori | 324 | 35 g |
| 2 katori | 432 | 47 g |
More protein a serving in mutton, fish and seafood
- Pomfret fry290 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 fish
- Goan fish curry317 kcal · 27 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Mutton korma426 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 200 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