Is moong dal halwa good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 100 g) has 408 kcal and 8 g protein.
408kcal
8 gprotein
43 gcarbs
22 gfat
Why
- 2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 408 kcal a serving is 23% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 8 g is 7% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 49% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
- It is mostly carbs (43 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
½ katori keeps it to 204 kcal with 4 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 204 | 4 g |
| 1 katori | 408 | 8 g |
| 1½ katori | 613 | 12 g |
| 2 katori | 817 | 16 g |
More protein per calorie in sweets and desserts
- Shrikhand160 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Rasmalai252 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 pieces
- Rasgulla226 kcal · 7 g protein · 2 pieces
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