Is shrikhand good for muscle gain?
It helps, but you will need more protein alongside. One serving (1 katori · 120 g) has 160 kcal and 8 g protein.
160kcal
8 gprotein
24 gcarbs
4 gfat
Why
- 5 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 160 kcal a serving is 6% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 8 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 16 g protein (320 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 80 | 4 g |
| 1 katori | 160 | 8 g |
| 1½ katori | 240 | 12 g |
| 2 katori | 320 | 16 g |
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