Is fruit chaat good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 bowl) has 133 kcal and 2 g protein.
133kcal
2 gprotein
32 gcarbs
0 gfat
Why
- 1.3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 133 kcal a serving is 5% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 2 g is 1% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even ½ bowl gives 1 g protein (67 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bowl | 133 | 2 g |
| ½ bowl | 67 | 1 g |
More protein a serving in healthy snacks
- Peanut chaat240 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 80 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g
- Dry fruits mix182 kcal · 5 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g
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