Is jalebi good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (2 pieces · 50 g) has 243 kcal and 2 g protein.
243kcal
2 gprotein
36 gcarbs
10 gfat
Why
- 0.6 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 243 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 2 g is 1% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 4 pieces gives 3 g protein (485 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pieces | 243 | 2 g |
| 4 pieces | 485 | 3 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