Is chicken momos good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (6 pieces) has 321 kcal and 18 g protein.
321kcal
18 gprotein
46 gcarbs
7 gfat
Why
- 5.7 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 321 kcal a serving is 11% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 18 g is 13% of 140 g protein.
- With 46 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
10 pieces gives 30 g protein in 536 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 161 | 9 g |
| 6 pieces | 321 | 18 g |
| 10 pieces | 536 | 30 g |
More protein a serving in chicken dishes
- Chilli chicken354 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 plate · 200 g
- Chicken 65341 kcal · 30 g protein · 1 plate · 150 g
- Chicken tikka masala276 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 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