Is pav bhaji good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 plate (2 pav)) has 369 kcal and 9 g protein.
369kcal
9 gprotein
49 gcarbs
14 gfat
Why
- 2.5 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 369 kcal a serving is 13% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 9 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
- With 49 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 1½ plate gives 14 g protein (553 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 184 | 5 g |
| 1 plate | 369 | 9 g |
| 1½ plate | 553 | 14 g |
More protein a serving in street food and Indo-Chinese
- Paneer kathi roll467 kcal · 17 g protein · 1 roll
- Misal pav437 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 plate (2 pav)
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