Is chicken fried rice good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 plate) has 471 kcal and 24 g protein.
471kcal
24 gprotein
59 gcarbs
14 gfat
Why
- 5 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 471 kcal a serving is 26% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 24 g is 20% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
½ plate keeps it to 236 kcal with 12 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 236 | 12 g |
| 1 plate | 471 | 24 g |
| 1½ plate | 707 | 35 g |
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g