Is veg pulao good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 180 g) has 265 kcal and 6 g protein.
265kcal
6 gprotein
48 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 2.1 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 265 kcal a serving is 15% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 6 g is 5% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (48 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1½ katori keeps it to 397 kcal with 8 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 132 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 265 | 6 g |
| 1½ katori | 397 | 8 g |
| 2 katori | 529 | 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