Is plain paratha good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 paratha) has 212 kcal and 5 g protein.
212kcal
5 gprotein
30 gcarbs
8 gfat
Why
- 2.3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 212 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 5 g is 4% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 4 paratha gives 20 g protein (846 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 paratha | 212 | 5 g |
| 2 paratha | 423 | 10 g |
| 3 paratha | 635 | 15 g |
| 4 paratha | 846 | 20 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