Is puri good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 puri) has 111 kcal and 2 g protein.
111kcal
2 gprotein
13 gcarbs
5 gfat
Why
- 2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 111 kcal a serving is 4% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 2 g is 1% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 44% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 4 puri gives 9 g protein (444 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 puri | 111 | 2 g |
| 2 puri | 222 | 4 g |
| 3 puri | 333 | 7 g |
| 4 puri | 444 | 9 g |
More protein a serving in rotis and breads
- Aloo paratha285 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 paratha
- Plain paratha212 kcal · 5 g protein · 1 paratha
- Tandoori roti149 kcal · 5 g protein · 1 roti
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