Is veg momos good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. 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 14% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (49 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
6 pieces keeps it to 258 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 129 | 3 g |
| 6 pieces | 258 | 7 g |
| 10 pieces | 430 | 11 g |
More protein per calorie in street food and Indo-Chinese
- Dahi vada254 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Misal pav437 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 plate (2 pav)
- Paneer kathi roll467 kcal · 17 g protein · 1 roll
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