Is sambar good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 126 kcal and 6 g protein.
126kcal
6 gprotein
17 gcarbs
3 gfat
Why
- 4.6 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 126 kcal a serving is 7% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 6 g is 5% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 252 kcal with 12 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 63 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 126 | 6 g |
| 1½ katori | 189 | 9 g |
| 2 katori | 252 | 12 g |
More protein per calorie in dals and curries
- Palak paneer247 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer bhurji275 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Rajma209 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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