Is moong dal khichdi good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 271 kcal and 9 g protein.
271kcal
9 gprotein
45 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 3.4 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 271 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 9 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
- With 45 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 18 g protein (543 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 136 | 5 g |
| 1 katori | 271 | 9 g |
| 1½ katori | 407 | 14 g |
| 2 katori | 543 | 18 g |
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