Is egg bhurji good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (2 eggs) has 200 kcal and 13 g protein.
200kcal
13 gprotein
4 gcarbs
15 gfat
Why
- 6.7 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 200 kcal a serving is 11% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 13 g is 11% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 68% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
4 eggs keeps it to 400 kcal with 27 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 2 eggs | 200 | 13 g |
| 3 eggs | 300 | 20 g |
| 4 eggs | 400 | 27 g |
More protein per calorie in grills and eggs
- Egg white omelette85 kcal · 11 g protein · 3 egg whites
- Boiled eggs143 kcal · 13 g protein · 2 eggs
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