Is kadhi good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 152 kcal and 6 g protein.
152kcal
6 gprotein
14 gcarbs
8 gfat
Why
- 4.2 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 152 kcal a serving is 8% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 6 g is 5% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 47% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 304 kcal with 13 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 76 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 152 | 6 g |
| 1½ katori | 228 | 9 g |
| 2 katori | 304 | 13 g |
More protein per calorie in dals and curries
- Palak paneer247 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer bhurji275 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Rajma209 kcal · 11 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
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g