Is aloo paratha good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 paratha) has 285 kcal and 7 g protein.
285kcal
7 gprotein
43 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 2.4 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 285 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 7 g is 5% of 140 g protein.
- With 43 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
4 paratha gives 27 g protein in 1140 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 285 | 7 g |
| 2 paratha | 570 | 13 g |
| 3 paratha | 855 | 20 g |
| 4 paratha | 1140 | 27 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