Is appam good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (2 appam) has 215 kcal and 4 g protein.
215kcal
4 gprotein
41 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 215 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
- With 41 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 3 appam gives 7 g protein (323 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 appam | 108 | 2 g |
| 2 appam | 215 | 4 g |
| 3 appam | 323 | 7 g |
More protein a serving in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Khaman dhokla201 kcal · 9 g protein · 4 pieces
- Onion uttapam275 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 uttapam
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