Is dal palak good for weight loss?
Yes, in a normal portion. 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 9% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 9 g is 8% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 334 kcal with 17 g protein.
| 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 per calorie 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