Is paneer butter masala good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 304 kcal and 16 g protein.
304kcal
16 gprotein
6 gcarbs
24 gfat
Why
- 5.2 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 304 kcal a serving is 17% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 16 g is 13% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 72% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1 katori keeps it to 304 kcal with 16 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 152 | 8 g |
| 1 katori | 304 | 16 g |
| 1½ katori | 456 | 24 g |
| 2 katori | 608 | 32 g |
More protein per calorie in dals and curries
- Palak paneer247 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 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