Is dal palak good for muscle gain?
It helps, but you will need more protein alongside. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 167 kcal and 9 g protein.
167kcal
9 gprotein
21 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 5.1 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 167 kcal a serving is 6% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 9 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 17 g protein (334 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 83 | 4 g |
| 1 katori | 167 | 9 g |
| 1½ katori | 250 | 13 g |
| 2 katori | 334 | 17 g |
More protein a serving in more dals and lentils
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g