Is cucumber raita good for muscle gain?
It helps, but you will need more protein alongside. One serving (1 katori · 160 g) has 78 kcal and 4 g protein.
78kcal
4 gprotein
8 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 5.1 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 78 kcal a serving is 3% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 4 g is 3% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 42% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 8 g protein (156 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 39 | 2 g |
| 1 katori | 78 | 4 g |
| 1½ katori | 117 | 6 g |
| 2 katori | 156 | 8 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