Is rasmalai good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (2 pieces) has 252 kcal and 10 g protein.
252kcal
10 gprotein
24 gcarbs
13 gfat
Why
- 3.8 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 252 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 10 g is 7% 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
Even 2 pieces gives 10 g protein (252 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 126 | 5 g |
| 2 pieces | 252 | 10 g |
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g