Is prawn masala good for weight loss?
Yes. It is one of the better picks. One serving (1 katori · 200 g) has 216 kcal and 24 g protein.
216kcal
24 gprotein
5 gcarbs
11 gfat
Why
- 10.9 g protein per 100 kcal (high; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 216 kcal a serving is 12% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 24 g is 20% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 47% 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 324 kcal with 35 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 108 | 12 g |
| 1 katori | 216 | 24 g |
| 1½ katori | 324 | 35 g |
| 2 katori | 432 | 47 g |
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g