Is lauki sabzi good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 63 kcal and 2 g protein.
63kcal
2 gprotein
5 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 63 kcal a serving is 4% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 2 g is 2% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 58% 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 125 kcal with 3 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 31 | 1 g |
| 1 katori | 63 | 2 g |
| 1½ katori | 94 | 3 g |
| 2 katori | 125 | 3 g |
More protein per calorie in sabzis
- Gobi matar116 kcal · 4 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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