Is plain rice good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 195 kcal and 5 g protein.
195kcal
5 gprotein
42 gcarbs
0 gfat
Why
- 2.3 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 195 kcal a serving is 11% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 5 g is 4% of 120 g protein.
- It is mostly carbs (42 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 390 kcal with 9 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 98 | 2 g |
| 1 katori | 195 | 5 g |
| 1½ katori | 293 | 7 g |
| 2 katori | 390 | 9 g |
More protein per calorie in rice and khichdi
- Moong dal khichdi271 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Bisi bele bath320 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 plate
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