Is puri good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. 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 6% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 2 g is 2% of 120 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
3 puri keeps it to 333 kcal with 7 g protein.
| 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 per calorie in rotis and breads
- Paneer paratha343 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 paratha
- Roti99 kcal · 3 g protein · 1 medium
- 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