Is palak paneer good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 247 kcal and 15 g protein.
247kcal
15 gprotein
7 gcarbs
19 gfat
Why
- 5.9 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 247 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 15 g is 11% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 68% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 katori gives 29 g protein in 493 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 123 | 7 g |
| 1 katori | 247 | 15 g |
| 1½ katori | 370 | 22 g |
| 2 katori | 493 | 29 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