Is peanut chaat good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 80 g) has 240 kcal and 10 g protein.
240kcal
10 gprotein
13 gcarbs
20 gfat
Why
- 4.3 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 240 kcal a serving is 13% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 10 g is 8% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 74% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1½ katori keeps it to 360 kcal with 16 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 120 | 5 g |
| 1 katori | 240 | 10 g |
| 1½ katori | 360 | 16 g |
| 2 katori | 480 | 21 g |
More protein per calorie in healthy snacks
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g