Is paneer paratha good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 paratha) has 343 kcal and 13 g protein.
343kcal
13 gprotein
33 gcarbs
17 gfat
Why
- 3.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 343 kcal a serving is 12% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 13 g is 9% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 46% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 paratha gives 25 g protein in 686 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 343 | 13 g |
| 2 paratha | 686 | 25 g |
| 3 paratha | 1029 | 38 g |
| 4 paratha | 1372 | 51 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