Is mooli paratha good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 paratha) has 248 kcal and 6 g protein.
248kcal
6 gprotein
35 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 2.5 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 248 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 24 g protein (991 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 248 | 6 g |
| 2 paratha | 496 | 12 g |
| 3 paratha | 743 | 18 g |
| 4 paratha | 991 | 24 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