Is veg spring roll good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (2 rolls) has 231 kcal and 4 g protein.
231kcal
4 gprotein
27 gcarbs
12 gfat
Why
- 1.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 231 kcal a serving is 13% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 4 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 48% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 rolls keeps it to 231 kcal with 4 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roll | 116 | 2 g |
| 2 rolls | 231 | 4 g |
| 4 rolls | 462 | 7 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