Is sabudana khichdi good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 plate) has 382 kcal and 5 g protein.
382kcal
5 gprotein
63 gcarbs
13 gfat
Why
- 1.2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 382 kcal a serving is 14% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 5 g is 4% of 140 g protein.
- With 63 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 1½ plate gives 7 g protein (572 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ plate | 191 | 2 g |
| 1 plate | 382 | 5 g |
| 1½ plate | 572 | 7 g |
More protein a serving in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Overnight oats337 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 jar
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Khaman dhokla201 kcal · 9 g protein · 4 pieces
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g