Is sarson ka saag good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 164 kcal and 7 g protein.
164kcal
7 gprotein
15 gcarbs
8 gfat
Why
- 4.2 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 164 kcal a serving is 9% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 46% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 327 kcal with 14 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 82 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 164 | 7 g |
| 1½ katori | 245 | 10 g |
| 2 katori | 327 | 14 g |
More protein per calorie in paneer and veg curries
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Kadai paneer314 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer do pyaza314 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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