Is puri sabzi good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 plate (4 puri)) has 578 kcal and 11 g protein.
578kcal
11 gprotein
70 gcarbs
28 gfat
Why
- 1.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 578 kcal a serving is 32% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 11 g is 9% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 43% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
- It is mostly carbs (70 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
½ plate keeps it to 289 kcal with 5 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 289 | 5 g |
| 1 plate | 578 | 11 g |
| 1½ plate | 867 | 16 g |
More protein per calorie in thalis and combos
- Rajma chawal469 kcal · 17 g protein · 1 plate
- Dal chawal434 kcal · 14 g protein · 1 plate
- Veg thali744 kcal · 23 g protein · 1 thali
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