Is besan chilla good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. 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 13% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 11 g is 9% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
3 chilla keeps it to 359 kcal with 17 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 chilla | 120 | 6 g |
| 2 chilla | 239 | 11 g |
| 3 chilla | 359 | 17 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
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