Is samosa good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 samosa) has 253 kcal and 4 g protein.
253kcal
4 gprotein
31 gcarbs
12 gfat
Why
- 1.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 253 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 44% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 4 samosas gives 16 g protein (1012 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 samosa | 253 | 4 g |
| 2 samosas | 506 | 8 g |
| 3 samosas | 759 | 12 g |
| 4 samosas | 1012 | 16 g |
More protein a serving in breakfast and snacks
- Moong dal chilla218 kcal · 12 g protein · 2 chilla
- Besan chilla239 kcal · 11 g protein · 2 chilla
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g