Is dal chawal good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 plate) has 434 kcal and 14 g protein.
434kcal
14 gprotein
78 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 3.2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 434 kcal a serving is 24% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 14 g is 12% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (78 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
½ plate keeps it to 217 kcal with 7 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 217 | 7 g |
| 1 plate | 434 | 14 g |
| 1½ plate | 651 | 21 g |
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