Is veg biryani good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 plate) has 401 kcal and 8 g protein.
401kcal
8 gprotein
65 gcarbs
11 gfat
Why
- 2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 401 kcal a serving is 14% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 8 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
- With 65 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 1½ plate gives 12 g protein (601 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 200 | 4 g |
| 1 plate | 401 | 8 g |
| 1½ plate | 601 | 12 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