Is veg pulao good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 180 g) has 265 kcal and 6 g protein.
265kcal
6 gprotein
48 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 2.1 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 265 kcal a serving is 9% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 6 g is 4% of 140 g protein.
- With 48 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 11 g protein (529 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 132 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 265 | 6 g |
| 1½ katori | 397 | 8 g |
| 2 katori | 529 | 11 g |
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g