Is tawa fish fry good for muscle gain?
Yes. One serving is a full protein meal. One serving (2 pieces · 120 g) has 269 kcal and 26 g protein.
269kcal
26 gprotein
8 gcarbs
15 gfat
Why
- 9.7 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 269 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 26 g is 19% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 50% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 pieces gives 26 g protein in 269 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 134 | 13 g |
| 2 pieces | 269 | 26 g |
| 4 pieces | 538 | 52 g |
More protein a serving in mutton, fish and seafood
- Pomfret fry290 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 fish
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g