Is veg thali good for muscle gain?
Yes, as part of a protein-rich meal. One serving (1 thali) has 744 kcal and 23 g protein.
744kcal
23 gprotein
113 gcarbs
20 gfat
Why
- 3.1 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 744 kcal a serving is 27% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 23 g is 16% of 140 g protein.
- With 113 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 1 thali gives 23 g protein (744 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 thali | 744 | 23 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