Is veg biryani good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. 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 22% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 8 g is 7% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (65 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
½ plate keeps it to 200 kcal with 4 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 200 | 4 g |
| 1 plate | 401 | 8 g |
| 1½ plate | 601 | 12 g |
More protein per calorie in rice and khichdi
- Moong dal khichdi271 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Bisi bele bath320 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 plate
- Ven pongal293 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 katori · 200 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