Is misal pav good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 plate (2 pav)) has 437 kcal and 16 g protein.
437kcal
16 gprotein
57 gcarbs
15 gfat
Why
- 3.8 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 437 kcal a serving is 24% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 16 g is 13% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (57 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
½ plate keeps it to 218 kcal with 8 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 218 | 8 g |
| 1 plate | 437 | 16 g |
| 1½ plate | 655 | 25 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