Is paneer tikka masala good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 344 kcal and 16 g protein.
344kcal
16 gprotein
6 gcarbs
29 gfat
Why
- 4.5 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 344 kcal a serving is 12% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 16 g is 11% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 75% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
2 katori gives 31 g protein in 687 kcal.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 172 | 8 g |
| 1 katori | 344 | 16 g |
| 1½ katori | 515 | 23 g |
| 2 katori | 687 | 31 g |
More protein a serving in paneer and veg curries
- Chilli paneer430 kcal · 20 g protein · 1 plate · 180 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