Is rasam good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 55 kcal and 2 g protein.
55kcal
2 gprotein
7 gcarbs
2 gfat
Why
- 4.1 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 55 kcal a serving is 2% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 2 g is 1% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 5 g protein (110 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 28 | 1 g |
| 1 katori | 55 | 2 g |
| 1½ katori | 83 | 3 g |
| 2 katori | 110 | 5 g |
More protein a serving in more dals and lentils
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Lobia curry208 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Masoor dal175 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
Pair it with
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g