Is besan chilla good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (2 chilla) has 239 kcal and 11 g protein.
239kcal
11 gprotein
31 gcarbs
8 gfat
Why
- 4.7 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 239 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 11 g is 8% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 3 chilla gives 17 g protein (359 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 chilla | 120 | 6 g |
| 2 chilla | 239 | 11 g |
| 3 chilla | 359 | 17 g |
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g