Is lachha paratha good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 paratha) has 255 kcal and 6 g protein.
255kcal
6 gprotein
33 gcarbs
11 gfat
Why
- 2.2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 255 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 6 g is 4% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 4 paratha gives 22 g protein (1020 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 255 | 6 g |
| 2 paratha | 510 | 11 g |
| 3 paratha | 765 | 17 g |
| 4 paratha | 1020 | 22 g |
More protein a serving in rotis and breads
- Paneer paratha343 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 paratha
- Amritsari kulcha342 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 kulcha
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