Is coffee with milk good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 cup) has 107 kcal and 5 g protein.
107kcal
5 gprotein
13 gcarbs
5 gfat
Why
- 4.2 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 107 kcal a serving is 4% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 5 g is 4% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 cups gives 9 g protein (214 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 107 | 5 g |
| 2 cups | 214 | 9 g |
More protein a serving in curd and drinks
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Peanut butter banana shake337 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 glass
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g