Is rasam good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. 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 3% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 2 g is 2% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
2 katori keeps it to 110 kcal with 5 g protein.
| 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 per calorie in more dals and lentils
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Dal palak167 kcal · 9 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Urad dal170 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