Is veg sandwich good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 sandwich) has 179 kcal and 5 g protein.
179kcal
5 gprotein
27 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 2.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 179 kcal a serving is 10% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 sandwiches keeps it to 358 kcal with 10 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich | 179 | 5 g |
| 2 sandwiches | 358 | 10 g |
More protein per calorie in breakfast and snacks
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Moong dal chilla218 kcal · 12 g protein · 2 chilla
- Chana chaat192 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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