Is rajma good for muscle gain?
It helps, but you will need more protein alongside. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 209 kcal and 11 g protein.
209kcal
11 gprotein
30 gcarbs
5 gfat
Why
- 5.2 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 209 kcal a serving is 7% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 11 g is 8% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 22 g protein (418 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 104 | 5 g |
| 1 katori | 209 | 11 g |
| 1½ katori | 313 | 16 g |
| 2 katori | 418 | 22 g |
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