Is veg fried rice good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 plate) has 377 kcal and 7 g protein.
377kcal
7 gprotein
61 gcarbs
10 gfat
Why
- 1.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 377 kcal a serving is 21% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (61 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 plate keeps it to 377 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 189 | 4 g |
| 1 plate | 377 | 7 g |
| 1½ plate | 566 | 11 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
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g