Is butter naan good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 naan) has 287 kcal and 7 g protein.
287kcal
7 gprotein
52 gcarbs
5 gfat
Why
- 2.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 287 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 7 g is 5% of 140 g protein.
- With 52 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
4 naan gives 29 g protein in 1147 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 naan | 287 | 7 g |
| 2 naan | 574 | 15 g |
| 3 naan | 861 | 22 g |
| 4 naan | 1147 | 29 g |
More protein a serving in rotis and breads
- Paneer paratha343 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 paratha
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g