Is roasted chana snack good for muscle gain?
It helps, but you will need more protein alongside. One serving (1 handful · 30 g) has 111 kcal and 7 g protein.
111kcal
7 gprotein
17 gcarbs
2 gfat
Why
- 5.9 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 111 kcal a serving is 4% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 7 g is 5% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 handfuls gives 13 g protein (222 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 handful | 111 | 7 g |
| 2 handfuls | 222 | 13 g |
More protein a serving in healthy snacks
- Peanut chaat240 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 80 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