Is veg momos good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (6 pieces) has 258 kcal and 7 g protein.
258kcal
7 gprotein
49 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 258 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 7 g is 5% of 140 g protein.
- With 49 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 10 pieces gives 11 g protein (430 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 129 | 3 g |
| 6 pieces | 258 | 7 g |
| 10 pieces | 430 | 11 g |
More protein a serving in street food and Indo-Chinese
- Misal pav437 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 plate (2 pav)
- Veg hakka noodles394 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 plate
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