Is sooji halwa good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 katori · 100 g) has 339 kcal and 3 g protein.
339kcal
3 gprotein
48 gcarbs
15 gfat
Why
- 0.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 339 kcal a serving is 19% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 3 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 41% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
- It is mostly carbs (48 g), which is fine in a planned portion but easy to overeat.
The portion to aim for
1 katori keeps it to 339 kcal with 3 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 170 | 2 g |
| 1 katori | 339 | 3 g |
| 1½ katori | 509 | 5 g |
| 2 katori | 679 | 6 g |
More protein per calorie in sweets and desserts
- Shrikhand160 kcal · 8 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Rasmalai252 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 pieces
- Rasgulla226 kcal · 7 g protein · 2 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